Tree Work Grounds Crew Blooma Tree Experts - 5.0 Seattle, WA Job Details Full-time $23 - $25 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) 4% Match On-the-job training 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Safety equipment provided Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Teamwork Outdoor work experience Chainsaw High school diploma or GED Driver's License Attention to detail Safety standard operating procedures Full Job Description For over 18 years, Blooma Tree Experts has been dedicated to enhancing urban landscapes through sustainable arboriculture practices that celebrate and protect our urban forests. As a leading advocate for tree health, we seek passionate and skilled experts to join our team. If you are committed to fostering green spaces and advancing community engagement with nature, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. Together, we can cultivate vibrant urban environments that benefit both people and our city. Our Grounds Crew team members play an important role in ensuring that our jobs run smoothly by dragging brush, operating chainsaws and chippers, and pruning trees/shrubs from the ground. A successful candidate will be passionate about working outdoors, enjoys working collaboratively to get a job done, and brings a positive energy to their day to day work place. We have a tight-knit crew with a positive, collaborative culture, so we're looking to find someone who will fit in as a team player and join us for the long haul. We are a growing company, so you'll have opportunities to grow along with the business. If you have a passion for promoting sustainable practices and are eager to contribute to our team's success, we would love to hear from you!

Essential Functions:

Efficiently move small & large debris from tree work area to chipper, starting with large material first. Help set up job sites, including cones around trucks/sidewalks, positioning vehicles & small equipment, identify safety risks, etc. Determine drag paths & drop zones, move/protect any breakable objects on ground. Work closely with climbers to ensure rigging, equipment, etc. they need is in place and ready to go. Keep track of equipment coming out of trucks and going back in. Buck & move larger wood safely using larger saws. Complete pruning & hedging according to ANSI standards (we can train you) on smaller trees that are reachable from the ground / ladder Follow all of our safety protocols to avoid creating risks for yourself or your crewmates Work respectfully and with a good attitude - be someone that everyone else wants to work with. Work hand-in-hand with crew leader to make sure each job is completed successfully. Maintains equipment as required, including greasing chipper, checking chainsaw oil/fuel, etc. Able to drive chip trucks/chippers, bucket trucks, equipment vans safely in tight areas (we will train you, not required initially). Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in horticulture, forestry, or a related field is a plus. 2+ years of experience in arboriculture, construction,wildland firefighting or field work preferred. Clean and insurable driving record. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety protocols. Good communication skills for interacting with team members and the public. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Basic problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic environments. Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs) and working in various weather conditions. Comfort with climbing and working at heights when necessary. Ability to stand, bend, and kneel for extended periods during fieldwork. Blooma Benefits $250 signing bonus after 3 months of employment 100% company-paid medical & dental insurance premium after 1 month of employment (deductibles & dependents are your responsibility) 401(k) with 4% employer match after 1 month of employment Paid Holidays Flexible PTO Policy $250+ annual matching gear stipend Quarterly paid training for professional development ISA sponsorship

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 4% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Professional development assistance Safety equipment provided Application Question(s): Why do you want to work in the tree care industry? What are your goals? (Write a response or send us a video response).

Experience:

Tree Work or Landscaping:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License and Clean Driving Record (Required)

Work Location:

In person