Tree Care Climber

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

The Tree Climber must have at least 2 years within the industry. Could perform multiple tasks, meet critical deadlines, and possess technical knowledge of commercial and landscape maintenance practices. Tree Climber also needs to have technical knowledge of commercial tree trimming practices and hold an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Tree Worker certificate. Climbers will need to have the ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by an employee in this position:

A. Performs job functions timely and efficiently.

• Uphold, promote, and exceed all standards of safety as described in SGI’s policies and OSHA regulations and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z133 and A300 tree trimming and safety standards. Immediate reporting of any employee injuries or liability claims to the PM and the Human Resources Department.
• Generate, implement, and exceed company policies, systems, and procedures of all Field Operations, Safety, Quality Control, and Technical Training Programs.
• Monitoring and holding all subordinates to their duties and responsibilities and acceptable SGI performance levels, coaching and counseling employees with your Crew Leader and PM.
• Performs all required ground, climbing, and aerial lift duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by the crew leader or designated Production Manager or Account Manager.
• Understands and demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of the ground person position.
• Understands the identity of basic trees and shrubs common to the service area.
• Demonstrates proper application of approved knots.
• Demonstrates and practices proper rigging techniques.
• Demonstrates and practices proper climbing techniques and procedures.
• Develop a basic understanding of tree growth.
• Support and receive direction for work to be completed and hold a...