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Plant Health Care Technician
This person monitors and diagnoses tree and shrub health problems, recommends and performs treatments, and communicates directly with clients. He or she must be self motivated and possess excellent organizational skills.
A clean Maine drivers license and Maine Commercial pesticide applicator’s license is required
Duties:
Plan and carry out tree and shrub health inspections and treatments on residential and commercial properties
Perform light pruning
Operate related equipment and vehicles
Communicate effectively with customers
Perform daily light equipment maintenance
Order necessary supplies
Assist tree pruning/ removal crews during colder months
Skills/Qualifications:
Knowledge in tree and shrub identification
Knowledge of common plant insects and pathogens
Possess, or obtain within 60 days, a Maine commercial pesticide applicator license, category 3A (additional categories encouraged)
Possess a clean Maine drivers license. CDL license encouraged
Possess excellent communication skills
Able to lift 50 lbs
Ground Specialist
This person serves as primary support for aerial workers, and manages the work zone at ground level in a safe and efficient manner.
This individual must possess a clean Maine drivers license. A CDL license is encouraged.
Duties:
Set up and manage work zone at ground level in a safe and efficient manner
Assist aerial workers from the ground
Use task specific knots for the purpose of tying on equipment, setting up lowering devices, and rigging systems, etc
Safely operate vehicles and equipment including trucks, chippers, stump grinders, chainsaws and tractors
Safely and efficiently move wood, brush and debris from the work zone
Skills/Qualifications:
Possess a clean Maine drivers license
Knowledge or ability to learn basic climbing and rigging knots
Knowledge of ANSI A300 pruning Standards
Knowledge or ability to learn basic tree and shrub identification
Knowledge or ability to learn tree bucking, felling, pruning
Knowledge or ability to learn basic equipment maintenance
Able to lift 50lbs
Professional Climber
The primary duty of this person is safe and efficient pruning or removal of various sized trees. Climbing duties may also include cabling and bracing.
Duties:
Safely and efficiently enter and work within trees with the assistance of climbing and rigging lines
Safely and efficiently operate handsaws, pole saws, and chainsaws from the ground and aloft
Perform all pruning, cabling and removals according to ANSI A300 Standards
Operate trucks, chippers, stump grinders, and tractors as needed
Operate aerial list equipment, when required
Skills/Qualifications:
Possess all of the skills and training of a Grounds Specialist
Possess a clean Maine drivers license. A CDL is encouraged
Knowledge in tree and shrub identification
Knowledge in hazard tree identification
ISA certification or 2 year related degree preferred, but not required
A minimum of two years experience in all facets of pruning and removals preferred, but not required
Please contact us for more information about current job openings:
207-721-9210 or info@welltreeinc.com
3 MacMillan Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011
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