Arborist -Tree Climber
Almstead Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care CompanyHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- Two/four year degree in Arboriculture or 2+ years industry experience.
- Knowledge of pruning techniques including large shade trees and ornamentals.
- Ability to climb utilizing rope and saddle.
- Knowledge of industry standard rigging techniques and knots.
- Knowledge of native and introduced tree and shrub species.
- Ability to safely operate and maintain chainsaws and other standard equipment.
- Experience with bucket truck operation.
- Valid Driver's License, CDL preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package, $22 - $35 DOE.
- Medical and dental plans with employer contribution.
- 401K retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off.
- Inclusive company culture.
Welcome to Almstead Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care’s company page. Follow us here for the latest news and information on arboriculture, organic care, and be the first to know out about new career opportunities at Almstead. Family owned and operated since 1964, Almstead offers expert tree, shrub, and lawn care service to both residential and commercial clients. Our corporate office is located in New Rochelle, New York and we have branch offices in Hawthorne (NY), Stamford (CT), and North Haledon (NJ). Our services include: Arbor Care: Our original area of service, the Arbor Care division includes a full range of custom pruning services as well as tree removals, stump grinding, planting and more. Each service is recommended and overseen by a professionally certified arborist. Plant Health Care: The Plant Health Care (PHC) division focuses on treating insect and disease problems utilizing safe and effective controls. Our PHC monitoring service enables our technicians to spot treat for targeted results, rather than relying on blanket coverage. Lawn Care: the Lawn Care division includes fertilization, weed control, disease and insect control, seeding, core aeration, and more. Our holistic approach to lawn care takes the health of your entire property into account. We offer traditional, organic based and pure organic options. Organic Care: Our organic care services focus on increasing plant health by improving soil biology and on treating disease and insect problems with organically derived controls. We use many scientifically sound, highly effective organic care practices. Consulting: Many situations benefit from the knowledge of a consulting arborist. Our team is well versed in large and small consulting projects in tree risk assessment, mature tree preservation, construction protection, and more.