Arboriculture, Blowers, Communication Skills, Hand Tools, Industry Standards, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Procedure Development, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety
LOCATION
Canton, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago
Description
The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.
THE PAY RANGE FOR THIS ROLE IS $18-$21 PER HOUR AND WILL DEPEND UPON PREVIOUS RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS YOU CURRENTLY HOLD.
Job Summary
+ The Grounds Person Tree Care I role supports tree trimming and removal operations by assisting with ground-level tasks, including clearing brush, chipping branches, and managing debris disposal. This is an entry-level position requiring no prior experience or training.
Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Perform basic ground-level tree care operations in support of pruning, removal, and maintenance activities
+ Demonstrate introductory level proficiency in the safe operation of powered equipment, including woodchippers, trucks, and blowers
+ Use hand tools such as hand saws, pole pruners, rakes, and shovels effectively and safely to complete assigned tree care tasks
+ Select and use appropriate task-specific PPE in accordance with industry safety standards and company protocols
+ Maintain a clean, organized, and secure job site. Implements traffic and pedestrian control measures and ensure the protection of the work zone at all times
Education and Experience:
+ Follow established directions and procedures related to roping and rigging, routine maintenance, equipment adjustments, and reporting of malfunctioning or unsafe equipment
+ Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division involving weight, volume, and distance. Estimates or calculates measurements relevant to arboricultural field operations
+ Apply critical thinking to interpret and carry out instructions. Completes standardized tasks with competence, adapting to occasional field variables as needed
+ Use standardized hand signals to communicate clearly and safely with climbers and other crew members
+ Verbally communicate with the general public to provide clear direction and ensure safety around the work zone
Physical Demands/Requirements:
+ Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (during emergency work, mandatory overtime, after-hours, weekends, and holiday work may be required)
+ Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 80 pounds
+ Ability to bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the day
Work Environment:
+ Work outdoors in extreme conditions near automotive traffic and direct sunlight
+ Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
+ Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
+ Requires protective clothing and personal devices: eye protection, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, earplugs, long-sleeved shirts, and work boots
_BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer._
_This job description is subject to change at any time._
_BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process_ _._