Southwood Realty is looking for a tree technician to maintain, trim, diagnose, and safely remove trees to keep landscapes healthy and safe at our Southwood properties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pruning and Trimming: Cut dead, weak or overgrown branches to improve tree shape and safety.
- Tree Removal: Safely cut down and remove hazardous, diseased, or dead trees.
- Inspect trees for pests, diseases, and structural damage to recommend treatments.
- Use chainsaws, wood chippers, stump grinders, and any other approved equipment needed.
- Clear fallen trees and debris after storms.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- Valid driver’s license required
- Must pass background check and drug test
- Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
- Ability to stand for long periods and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
Must be willing to perform other duties as required in the Lawn Care Department to include:
- Perform all tasks of operations including but not limited to mowing, line trimming, blowing, leaf and debris removal, weeding, edging, hedging, raking and mulch installation
- Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
- Proper use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
- Unloading/loading equipment and materials
- Wash dirty equipment {including all mower decks} and return to approved storage location. Report damaged or broken equipment to management immediately.
- Fill trucks, mowers, equipment, and cans with fuel additive & fuel in preparation for the next day (or as necessary)
- Adherence to the company’s employee manual & procedures as required from all employees
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