Take a Bough Tree Care Ltd. is seeking an Arborist for our contracts in Vancouver Lower Mainland. It’s a full-time (40 hours per week), permanent position, $37.00/hour paid on a bi-weekly basis. Overtime compensation is based on the current BC Employment Standards Act (1.5 times the regular wage paid if the daily hours exceed 8 hours or the weekly hours exceed 40 hours). Two weeks of paid vacation each year.
Location of employment: Various locations in Lower Mainland
Start date: As soon as possible
Job duties:
- Use knowledge of horticulture and landscaping techniques to ensure properties are maintained at a high level of quality with close attention to detail.
- Examine trees and shrubs to diagnose problems and disease, and apply various treatments such as pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and injecting with treatment solutions.
- Identify plants, select rigging gear, and have knowledge of how to fall, limb and buck trees, chip brush, cut wood and clean-up sites after tree care operations.
- Read and interpret blueprints;
- Providing groundwork support for tree trimming operations, including operation of a chain saw and the chipping and loading of trimmings and brush;
- Assist with job-site set-up, and debris removal;
- Operate landscape maintenance equipment as directed;
- Perform routine maintenance work on equipment;
- Source and order parts needed for repairs and maintenance.
Requirements:
- Completed secondary education;
- Must have at least 3 years of Arborist Technician experience or combination of experience and education in agronomy, forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, landscaping or landscape technology;
- Valid driver’s license is required;
- Good knowledge of tree biology and pathology;
- The ability to read plans and maps;
- Ability to work from heights;
- Must be willing to work in all weather conditions;
- Must be able to speak, read and write in English;
- Must have an interpersonal skill that allows communicating effectively with clients and other workers, be flexible, team player organized.
To apply, please email your resume to vladi@takeabough.ca or mail your application to our head office business mailing address at 1960 Rufus Dr., Nort Vancouver, BC, V7J 3L7.