The Role
Perform tree climbing, pruning, trimming, and removals up to 75+ ft using proper PPE, rigging, and equipment. Operate and maintain chainsaws, grinders, chippers, and loaders. Follow ISA/ANSI safety standards, attend safety trainings, and be available for occasional Fridays, weekends, and emergency callouts.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Santa Rita Landscaping (SRL) is seeking a highly motivated, and experienced professional to join our growing Tucson, AZ business as a Tree Climber Specialist
The Company
For almost 40 years, Santa Rita Landscaping has been serving the Phoenix and Tucson markets. Known as one of Arizona’s largest and best companies for landscape management, we believe that customer service is an attitude, not a department, and use that philosophy to create lasting relationships with our customers. The Customer Experience is at the center of every decision made at Santa Rita Landscaping, no matter how big or small!.
Experience and Training:
The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of verifiable work as a tree climber. Experience with climbing palms and all species of trees ranging in height from 20 foot to 75+ foot tall. You need to be familiar with the species names and common health concerns to follow proper pruning practices that are species dependent.
The ideal candidate will also have knowledge of and follow standards set forth by the ISA and ANSI for safety, including wearing proper PPE, job site procedures, demonstrating proper climbing techniques, knowledge of approved knots, and familiarization with rigging systems.
Aerial Rescue courses will be provided annually, as well as weekly Tailgate Safety Meetings, and in-house training from (3) of our ISA Certified Arborists. We currently operate on a four 10-hour day schedule; you will always have Fridays off.
Full Job Description:
- Demonstrate and perform proper pruning and safety practices.
- Work at temperatures of more than 110 degrees both safely and efficiently.
- Climbing living and dead trees, using proper PPE, rigging techniques and equipment, trimming and removing varieties of trees in all sizes.
- Knowledge as an equipment operator with Skid Loaders, Hydraulic and Manual Stump Grinders, Chainsaws, Brush Chippers, Extension Power Pruners, Etc.
- Knowledge of how to properly maintain company equipment provided. (i.e. sharpening chainsaw chains, cleaning air filters, and lubing grease points on equipment, etc.)
- Support and receive direction for work to be completed and be held accountable for production and quality standards.
- Must be available to work during the following when necessary: Fridays, Weekends, Emergency Call Outs, Monsoon Storm Season.
Santa Rita Landscape Management Compensation and Benefits
- Non-Certified Tree Climber $20 - $30 Per Hour DOE
- Pay can be negotiated for an experienced candidate with certifications
- Promotions and advancements within the company
- CEU’s for Re-Certification and Training Provided
- 401(k) Package Included After 90 Days
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Available after 90 Days
- This is for Full-Time Employment, No annual layoffs with year-round work.
$20 - $30 Per Hour DOE
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years of verifiable work as a tree climber
- Experience climbing palms and trees 20 to 75+ feet; familiarity with species and species-dependent pruning
- Knowledge of and adherence to ISA and ANSI safety standards, proper PPE, approved knots, and rigging systems
- Ability to operate equipment: skid loaders, hydraulic/manual stump grinders, chainsaws, brush chippers, extension power pruners
- Ability to perform basic maintenance on company equipment (sharpen chainsaw chains, clean air filters, grease points)
- Ability to work safely and efficiently in extreme heat (over 110°F)
- Availability for occasional Fridays, weekends, emergency callouts, and monsoon storm season work
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The Company
What We Do
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