Tree Trimmers and Pruners

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. About Sunshine Land Design As a full-service landscape and civil construction company, we offer one-stop solutions for local Property Associations, private Golf and Country Clubs, and municipalities throughout Indian River County to Palm Beach County. Sunshine Land Design has proudly been serving the community since 1984, with a strong commitment to staying local and delivering quality work. Join our team today! Se habla espanol.

Job Summary:

Using modern climbing and rigging techniques, to cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts.

Duties:

Trimming, thinning, topping, and removal of trees, limbs, and brush Climbs trees to reach branches using climbing equipment. Removes dead, diseased, or otherwise hazardous trees and/or branches and shrubs. Large trees, bracing and cabling larger leaders and limbs. Performs planting, cultivating, transplanting, pruning, and shearing of shrubs and trees. Uses ropes, pruning poles, files and other tools and equipment in pruning activities. Operates machinery such as chain saws, bucket truck, brush chippers, stump grinders, etc. to maintain trees and shrubs. Performs daily inspection and routine maintenance on equipment used. May perform hazard and health inspection of municipal trees.

Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience climbing trees, and/or one (1) year of landscape experience. Ability to work at heights safely using climbing gear and rigging methods. Skilled in rigging procedures and familiar with operating bucket trucks or bucket operation equipment. Experience with landscape maintenance tasks such as lawn care and general landscaping is a plus. Sunshine Land Design is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply!