Job Position: Both Apprenticeship & Non-Apprenticeship Positions
Salary: good hourly pay ($20 - $32), discussed upon application and experience. Overtime pay
Job Requirement
Transportation Requirements
- Drivers License Preferred
- Own Vehicle Preferred
Job Description
We are a highly reputable, fast growing tree care company owned and operated by a certified arborist with over 10 years of international experience. We pride ourselves on good quality work and have a variety of commercial and residential contracts. Our main services include; tree pruning (all aspects, including cabling), tree removals, some tree planting and fertilization. We are looking for a groundsman/woman or climber with a passion for arboriculture who would like to work for a small, friendly tree service based in the Westside of Vancouver with clients from UBC to East Vancouver. Attitude is key so we are looking for the right fit for the business. If you are willing to learn, take on new opportunities and enjoy your job then you will be the perfect applicant. Pay is likely higher than larger companies and is respective of experience. Apprentice opportunities also available.
Main duties:
– Perform all tree work to the highest industry standard with a focus on tree preservation and maintenance.
– Acknowledge and respect the daily safety briefings and have a productive input into discussions.
– Respects, and uses all the correct protective equipment on site at all times.
– Participates in the maintenance of equipment used on the job.
– Assists in site set-up upon arrival to the job with correct sign and cone placement.
– Helps assist the climber with a thorough tree risk assessment prior to work commencing.
– Has a knowledge, or is willing to learn the importance of aerial rescue skills.
– Have good tree identification and a knowledge of tree behaviour.
– Driver license is preferable but not necessary.
10 days paid holiday on top of stats after a 3 month probation period. Pay is in lieu of benefits. However a benefit package can be discussed after probation is complete.
Job Location
Westside Vancouver and East Vancouver
Additional Information
Training will be paid for with the right applicant who is willing to further their career