Tree Climber/Crew Leader/Arborist needed in Ann Arbor, MI

[Dixon]

We’re a five-year-old full-service tree care company working in the greater Ann Arbor, MI area. Our growth has been steady and profitable since 2008, but we’re currently struggling to keep up with demand while still maintaining quality of care. We’re looking for an experienced tree climber who can perform all aspects of general tree work safely and efficiently and who can manage our general tree work division and train incoming recruits effectively. Applicants should be career-minded and interested in the prospect of playing a significant role in the continued growth of our company in the upcoming years.

Ideal candidates will meet the following qualifications:

• Physically fit and athletic.
• Willing and able to work 8-11 hr days during busy season and in adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, and snow when safe).
• Reliable, accountable, honest, and trustworthy.
• Positive attitude and cheerful demeanor.
• Team player - able to work well with others and do whatever it takes to accomplish daily goals.
• Strong managerial, leadership, training, and communication skills.
• Interest in the care of trees, tree work, and continuing education and advancement.
• Strong climbing abilities - mastery of basic techniques, familiarity with progressive techniques, and interest in ongoing developments.
• Ability to perform the following work safely, efficiently, and with high quality: pruning (all types...including shrubs), removals (felling, technical rigging, and crane work), cabling, and bracing.
• Safe and professional work practices - adherence to ANSI Z133.1 and A300 standards.
• ISA Certified Arborist
• CDL (or ability to obtain one quickly).
• College degree (any major is fine although major in field related to arboriculture is ideal).
• 3+ years of experience climbing and performing general tree work.
• Bucket experience
• Non-smoker

Wage & Benefits:

• $20 - $30/Hr. depending on skills, experience, credentials, resume, references, etc.
• Holiday & Vacation pay
• Continuing education (in-house, seminars, conferences, competitions, etc.)
• Relocation assistance
• Medical insurance
• 401K

Ann Arbor is a fun town and a great place to live, work, and raise a family. We have good clients, solid equipment, and an excellent team. To learn more about who we are and what we do, check us out on our website at Tree Service Ann Arbor | Guardian Tree Experts.

If you think you might be a good candidate for this position, please email your resume and references to [email protected]. And if you feel like you don’t quite qualify for this position but are interested in joining our team as a climber, please send us your resume and references anyway as training for this position can be provided. Office number is 734-786-1688.