Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to Join the Revolution with one of the most innovative, fastest-growing tree care companies on the West Coast? A Plus Tree is looking to hire the best of the best, and our goal is to ensure talent is rewarded with great compensation and a fulfilling career.

This role is essential in supporting our core tree care operations, contributing directly to the overall productivity and efficiency of the team in Portland, OR . You will work with the Grounds Crew in the safe operations of general tree care, including watering and maintaining tree health. A Plus Tree specializes in the planting, removal, pruning (trimming), and health of trees in urban areas. You must have a passion for safety and a desire to work in an exciting environment. We are looking for candidates who have the capacity to learn new skills, including the use of equipment large and small, and are willing to grow within the industry! In addition to supporting tree care operations, this position may include watering newly planted trees and shrubs, monitoring soil moisture levels, and reporting signs of stress or irrigation issues to supervisors. Proper use and maintenance of watering equipment is expected. The ideal candidate should be able to perform both General Tree Care (GTC) and Tree Health Care (THC) functions. Preference will be given to those with an applicator's license or who are willing to obtain one within three months of employment.

Responsibilities:

• Show up on time to work, fit for duty when you say you will
• Maintains regular focus and is both physically and mentally present while on the clock
• Can keep pace and work with the crew for the entirety of the work shift
• Willing and able to learn and repeat the skills of the trade as they are taught
• Works with a team while maintaining a good attitude and keeping pace with the crew
• Perform scheduled watering of newly planted trees and landscape materials to ensure proper establishment and health.
• Operate hoses, water tanks, and pumps safely and efficiently, following company watering standards.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and watering equipment in clean and functional condition.
• Works a full day with the crew and is willing and able to handle all tasks of tree care within their expertise and qualifications
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Passionate about tree work, service, and people
• No experience is required, but previous experience as a tree grounds worker/waterer is preferred
• A team player who has a good attitude and keeps pace with the crew
• Outdoor enthusiast! You will be working outdoors, come rain or shine
• Hard-working, reliable, honest, and able to report for work regularly and punctually
• Qualify as "Ground Technician 1" with basic industry skills and knowledge within the first 6 months of employment required
• Ability to lift 75 or more pounds.
• Must be at least 18 years.

Benefits:

Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision Insurance, Life insurance, Paid Sick Leave, 401(k), and 401(k) Matching.

*A Plus Tree provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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