Job Description
Join our growing team:Project Manager- Tree Care
Delivers timely results through superior leadership maintaining exquisite tree care & landscape projects in residential, commercial and municipal environments. Possessing physical and creative strengths in a fun, fast-paced and innovative environment.
Grow Lead and Exceed: Commitment
Commit to providing Tree care & Landscape excellence of five-star quality!
Commit to providing award winning projects in landscape excellence!
Commit to learn, grow, and achieve, for your own personal growth and development!
Commit to ‘Be there’ for our teammates, our clients, and our community!
We are looking for individuals who strive to meet a high level of quality, with a willingness to further their education throughout the green industry. Long-term career minded individuals are desired, and we will accommodate to the growth and education of the applicants.
Roles and Responsibilites: included but not limited to:
The following are normal for the position but shall not be construed as exclusive or inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.
- Working supervisor in overseeing and executing tree care projects, equipment requirements and material deliveries to ensure the completion of the jobs within project deadlines.
- Manage safety, quality, and productivity of work at sites and yard.
- Train and mentor crew members on safe and proper methods and techniques to perform assigned tasks: work with employees to deficiencies.
- Work as a team with Tree Care Supervisor and other Landscape Technicians to execute projects from beginning to completion of jobs
- Trim, prune, spray, cultivate, plant, transplant, water, fertilize, mulch and remove trees, shrubs, brush, and wood.
- Diagnose and treat trees and shrubs for insects and disease problems.
- Read and follow landscape design and installation plans related to projects under construction.
- Install and maintain shrub, perennial, and annual flower beds
- Maintain turf areas associated with greenspaces including mowing, weed control, and other duties.
- Maintain and update administrative paperwork in the field through a tablet or other device.
- Operate various pieces of motorized equipment, trucks and tools related to duties.
- Perform emergency tree work as needed.
- Perform snow and ice control on driveways and sidewalks manually and with power equipment for winter projects.
- Effectively communicate policy and procedures when asked by residents or staff.
Minimum Requirements
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Associate’s Degree in urban forestry, horticulture, arboriculture or a closely related field strongly preferred
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to lift and transport up to 80 pounds
Additional Qualifications
- Ability to pass and maintain WDATCP pesticide category 3.0 Ornamental and Turf certification.
- Two years of experience as an Arborist preferred.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical labor.
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.
- Knowledge of safe tree trimming procedures, methods and techniques; knowledge of the composition and use of common insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers.
- Knowledge of the hazards of tree work and necessary safety precautions.
- Skill in the use of hooks, saws, ropes, ladders, hand tools and power equipment commonly used in trimming and treatment operations.
Vande Hey’s offers a friendly work environment with a competitive wage and benefits package for eligible employees including:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- 401(K) Plan
- Paid vacation and Holiday’s
- Continuing education
- Company Discounts
Pay Range
Starting at $20 per hour