Job Summary                                                                                                                                                                                  

Moon Valley Nurseries is looking for a Tree Climber Foreman who will be responsible for providing expert tree surgery services and inspections to customer properties. This position requires driving and managing a team of tree workers at job sites in the performance of various tree trimming and care services.  Responsibilities will include teaching, coaching, and performing climbing, pruning and tree removal services with bucket trucks, chainsaws, and other power equipment on residential and commercial properties.

 Key Duties and Responsibilities                                                                                                                                          

• Direct the team in tree trimming and care services, including handling on-site personnel issues and training employees on best practices.
• Ability to understand and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Plan and organize jobs and work orders to ensure that sufficient resources and materials are available.
• Provide recommendations to management on job status, personnel issues, or client concerns.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including worksite and equipment.
• Complete the job in a time-efficient manner and meeting company productivity targets.
• Complete the necessary paperwork including work orders, time sheets, and material requisitions.
• Perform tree removals safely using power tools, climbing gear, and rigging systems.
• Use proper pruning techniques, and properly clear, chip, and dispose of tree debris.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities                                                                                                                 

• Valid driver’s license insurable with company's insurers is required.
• Working knowledge of standard landscaping and horticultural practices highly desired
• Two years’ experience climbing and pruning trees.
• Two years’ experience in the landscaping field preferred
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Aptitude in basic mathematical skills, job-planning, and problem-solving
• Mechanical aptitude is a must.

Education                                                                                                                                                                                          

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

 Physical requirements/Working Conditions                                                                                                                

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally exchange information with colleagues, managers, and vendors. The position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day. The employee must frequently reach for, pull, lift, and/or move items weighing up to and over 50 lbs.  The employee must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time in possibly extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind.  The position is expected to be full-time and may be scheduled on weekdays and weekends.

OTHER                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Subject to MVR and criminal background check in accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulations.

Employees must be able to get bonded by an acceptable surety company.

During the interview process, applicants are expected to wear appropriate work attire, considering the nature of the role, and may be requested to demonstrate skills.

 About Us                                                                                                                                                                                           

Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America and is an industry leader and high growth company that offers competitive salaries with exceptional employee benefits including medical insurance, 401(k), holidays, and PTO to all eligible employees. Moon Valley Nurseries is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring and other employment decisions without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law. Further, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with all applicable state and local fair chance laws. We are a Drug Free Workplace.

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