Arborist

Tasks

• Trim trees to achieve the desired pruning objective such as crown cleaning, thinning, raising, reduction, restoration, espalier pruning, vista pruning
• Manage landscaping projects
• Prepare proposals
• Estimate costs
• Write specifications
• Prepare contracts and tenders
• Water and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardens
• Apply fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides and other lawn care products
• Apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions
• Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease
• Plant and maintain private and public lawns and gardens
• Plant and move trees

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification
• Arboriculturists Trade Certification
• Chemical application certificate or licence

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

How to Apply

By email: [email protected]

Online: https://greendroptrees.com/careers/