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Position Objective: The tree crew groundsperson assists tree climbers safely and skillfully in all aspects of tree removal and pruning services, including operating ropes in tree removal rigging operations, and properly maintaining and operating all tools and equipment.  The tree crew groundsperson works with a variety of crew members ensuring hazard-free work areas and excellent service to clients. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists with ropes in rigging operations.
• Maintains, prepares, and operates all tools including chain saws and aerial lifts.
• Operates small equipment including skid steer, mini skid steer, and stump grinder.
• Cuts, chips, and clears logs, limbs, and debris.
• Keeps job site safe and organized.
• Drives trucks with trailers.
• Adheres to OSHA regulations and company policies, including the use of personal protective equipment.  
• Provides outstanding customer service to clients.
• Identifies and reports potential hazards to prevent damage to persons or property.

Marginal Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience and Requirements

• High School or equivalent education.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• CDL highly preferred; or the ability to obtain CDL within 3 months of hiring date.
• Previous work experience as a tree groundsperson or similar position preferred.
• Willingness to pursue additional training and certifications as needed.

Competency Requirements

• Safety oriented.
• Maintains a professional image. 
• Technical and mechanical aptitude to operate and maintain tools and equipment.
• Professionalism and ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude, composure, and the ability to foster a positive team environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Lift, drag, and pull up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work in all types of terrain.
• Able to work effectively in an outdoor environment, including exposure to heat/cold and a variety of weather conditions.
• Able to stand, walk, reach, bend, hear and see for extended periods.

• Able to perform highly repetitive and physical functions.

• Work safely with job hazards including equipment and vehicle operation.

• Ability to work extended seasonal hours.

Work Environment

• Primarily operates in an outdoor environment.
• Routine job hazards such as drop zones, loud noise, woodchipper dust, gasoline, and diesel exhaust, chemicals including fuel, oil, and pesticides, and electrical hazards.  
• Some work may be performed in a workshop environment where it may be loud, dusty, hot, or cold.
• Required to use personal protective equipment.

What You’ll Do:

The Plant Health Care (PHC) Technician applies the appropriate plant diagnostic skills
and is responsible for the safe delivery and application of PHC services including fertilization and integrated pest management on trees, shrubs, and lawns using spray and injection tools. The PHC Technician also assists tree crews during off-peak application periods.

Essential Job Functions:

• Complies with supervisor instructions and directives on work orders for selecting, mixing, and applying fertilizers and pesticides. 
• Provides outstanding communication with clients regarding their prescribed services and treatment follow-up. 
• Follows industry standards and company policies regarding the storage and handling of pesticide products during application and mixing products.
• Understands and adheres to product label instructions.
• Using spray and injection tools, perform the prescribed fertilization and integrated pest management on trees and shrubs.
• Identifies and reports potential hazards to prevent damage to persons or property.

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified. It shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future, and may be amended by the management as appropriate, with or without notice.

Marginal Responsibilities:

• Assists tree crew in all aspects of tree removal and pruning services.
• Assists with ropes in rigging operations. 
• Maintains, prepares, and operates all tools, including chain saws and aerial lifts.
• Operates small equipment, including skid steer, mini skid steer, and stump grinder.
• Cuts, chips, and clears logs, limbs, and debris.
• Keeps job site safe and organized.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High School or equivalent education.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Previous work experience as a Plant Health Care Technician or similar position preferred.
• Willingness to pursue additional training and certifications.
• State of Illinois Commercial Pesticide Applicators License or ability to obtain within a specified time frame.

Competency Requirements

• Safety oriented.
• Technical and mechanical aptitude to operate and maintain tools and equipment.
• Professionalism and ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and customers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude, composure, and the ability to foster a positive team environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• Ability to work in all types of terrain.
• Able to work effectively in an outdoor environment, including exposure to heat/cold and various weather conditions.
• Frequent use of hands to grasp, handle, or feel.
• Able to stand, walk, reach, bend, hear, and see for extended periods.

• Able to perform highly repetitive and physical functions.

• Work safely with job hazards including equipment and vehicle operation.

• Ability to work extended seasonal hours.
• Lift, drag, and pull up to 70 pounds.

Work Environment

• Primarily operates in an outdoor environment.
• Routine job hazards such as drop zones, loud noise, woodchipper dust, gasoline, and diesel exhaust, chemicals including fuel, oil, and pesticides, and electrical hazards.  
• Some work may be performed in a workshop environment where it may be loud, dusty, hot, or cold.
• Required to use personal protective equipment.

Position Objective: The Office Administrator possesses professional courtesy and acumen and is crucial in keeping the day-to-day operations running smoothly. The office administrator performs multifaceted clerical and administrative tasks, customer service, human resource assistance,  sales support, and accounting tasks such as invoicing, budget tracking, and payroll duties

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborates, communicates, and facilitates exceptional customer service to all levels of staff and clients. 
• Manages emails, letters, mail, phone calls, and other forms of correspondence.
• Collaborates with the Sales team to effectively schedule service and appointments.
• Provides administrative support for the Sales team.
• Assists with firewood and mulch sales.
• Performs assigned tasks in Arborgold software, such as setting up new clients , managing messages, and generating invoices for services.
• Completes accounting tasks through QuickBooks, including invoicing and budget tracking for sales.
• Assists with various activities throughout the company to ensure efficiency and maintain compliance with company policy.

Marginal Responsibilities:

• Tracks and replenishes office supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Highschool or equivalent education.
• 2-5 years of work experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in using MS Office. 
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks preferred.

Competency Requirements

• Ability to plan and manage time effectively; flexibility and readiness to shift priorities.
• Act with a sense of urgency to situations that require quick turnaround.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly visible environment.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and ability to effectively interact with staff and clients.
• Proficient organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong attention to detail; ability to proactively anticipate needs and drive operational improvements.
• Positive attitude, composure, and the ability to foster a positive team environment. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to talk, hear, and see.
• Regular sitting, standing, and walking.
• Occasional lifting, up to 10 pounds.

• Occasional reaching, and other physical activities related to an office environment. 
• Operates general office equipment, including multi-line phone, , printer, copier, and personal computer. 

Work Environment

• Primarily operates in an office environment.