Groundsman Position
Tropical Tree Care, Inc. is a well-established tree care company serving west Hawai’i Island for over 10 years. We are always looking to expand our team with full-time Ground Positions! To be a part of our team means that you are ready to work hard and have a desire to improve. As the company grows, so will you and your position within the company.
JOB SUMMARY:
Assists in cutting down, pruning, or trimming branches, leaves, roots, and trees for aesthetic purposes or to prevent damage/destruction.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):
Cut away dead, obstructive, or excess branches from trees and shrubbery.
Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, pruning hooks, shears, and clippers.
Operation and maintenance of all ground equipment, including Chipper, Blowers, Chainsaws, and other equipment as necessary to accomplish contract requirements.
Load debris and green waste into trucks/bins/or chipper for hauling.
Hoist tools and equipment to climbers and lower branches with ropes.
Cable, brace, tie, bolt, stake, and guy trees and branches to provide support.
Clear sites, streets, and grounds of wood or hazardous materials such as stumps, fallen limbs, sticks, etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
Strong work ethic, good attitude, and self-driven.
Ability to work well with team members and management.
Able to work long hours in the sun.
Able to lift 50 lbs consistently.
Current ID/Driver's license preferred, but not required.
SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday, 8-10 hours a day with a minimum of 20 hours a week during slow weeks. 7 am-4 pm usually.
Overtime pay is available for employees who work more than 40 hours a week if desired.
Please note that this business is open to emergency jobs, so it is important to be as flexible as possible during emergency situations. There may be some weekend jobs throughout the year, but the majority of work will be scheduled during the week.
COMPENSATION WILL BE BASED ON EXPERIENCE & ABILITY!
Starting Pay: $16-25/hour depending on experience and ability.
$500 Signing Bonus
BENEFITS:
Overtime pay
Paid holidays (after 90-day)
Paid time off (after 1-year)
Accrue vacation days (after 2-year)
Medical/Dental Insurance (after 30-day)
401k (after 1-year)
Sound like a good fit for you?