Almstead Tree and Shrub Care is a second-generation, family-owned arboriculture firm that has been offering environmentally conscious services the NY, NJ, and CT tri-state area since 1964. We are a TCIA accredited company that values our employee’s professional aspirations, career development, safety and quality of life.
We are looking for passionate professionals who want to enhance their career in tree care! We offer generous compensation, year-round work, paid time off, health and retirement benefits, inclusive company culture and so much more! If you are ready to enjoy going to work every day, come grow with us!
Basic Function
Grounds people serve a pivotal role on tree care crews, with the primary responsibility of assisting the climbers and crew leader in the performance of all general tree work services.
Responsibilities
- Perform all required ground duties in support of specific job assignments, as directed by crew leader.
- Assist in the performance of specialized pruning and take-downs, installing cabling and bracing.
- Safely operate equipment.
- Participate in all job site safety briefings.
- Perform proper felling, limbing and bucking techniques with a chainsaw.
- Perform pruning from the ground with hand tools and pole saws, application of approved rigging techniques and knowledge of standard knots.
- Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
- Perform ground duties such as job site set up and clean up as required.
Requirements
- Previous industry experience is desired.
- Knowledge of pruning techniques including large shade trees and ornamentals.
- Ability to operate chainsaw, chipper, stump grinder and log mover.
- Knowledge of industry standard rigging techniques and knots
- Knowledge of native and introduced tree and shrub species and characteristics of each species is desired.
- Ability to lift 50lbs and occasionally 80-100lbs with assistance
- Valid Driver’s License and CDL
- Bi-lingual is a plus
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, $18 - $22 per hour based on experience, medical and dental plans with employer contribution, 401K retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more!
Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
Skills Required
- Ability to operate chainsaw, chipper, stump grinder, and log mover
- Knowledge of pruning techniques for large shade trees and ornamentals
- Knowledge of industry-standard rigging techniques and knots
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and occasionally 80–100 pounds with assistance
- Valid driver’s license and CDL
- Previous tree-care industry experience
- Knowledge of native and introduced tree and shrub species and their characteristics
- Bilingual ability
What We Do
Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Co. is a family-owned, full-service arboriculture firm that provides expert tree, shrub, and lawn care services to residential and commercial clients in the NY, NJ, and CT tri-state area.
