TLC TREE has opportunities in the field of Professional Tree Care Services for a Tree Climber Professional serving TLC's clients in Southern, Central and Western Maine and Eastern New Hampshire. TLC is a service-oriented tree care company based in the Sebago Lakes Region.
Employment Type: Per Diem or 1099
Work Schedule: Weekdays and/or Weekends as required.
Seasonal or Year-Round: Year Round or Seasonal
Education Level Required: Diploma or GED
Work Experience Required: 1 - 2 years minimum or may be willing to train the right individual
Relocation Available: No
Travel Expectations: Within 50 mile radius
DUTIES: The Professional Climber provides tree removal, tree trimming, pruning and elevation services for TLC clients. Services provided include taking down dead or live trees, pruning treetops, elevating the lower branches of healthy trees, repairing damaged trees, tree care maintenance including removing dead wood, seasonal or aesthetic pruning, trimming and elevations, and additional duties as required. A TLC Professional Climber is responsible to properly maintain, prepare and operate all equipment and gear necessary for his/her job including but not limited to tools, saws, safety equipment, apparel and climbing gear. The Professional Tree Climber position operates as part of a crew with supporting Groundsmen and a Crew Foreman/Tree Care Safety Specialist/Licensed Arborist as required.
Education and Qualifications:
Certificates and Licenses:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Part-Time 1099 to start. Possibility of option to transition to full-time employment for the right candidate who is the right fit and loves working for TLC Tree. Compensation based on qualifications, experience, efficiency and skill between $150-$300 per day. TLC Tree offers Professional Training and access to industry related training materials and courses. Pre-employment Drug Screen may be required. E-verify Social Security Number verification. Criminal background check required. TLC Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TLC Tree is family owned and operated and provides a values-based positive work environment.
ABOUT US:
Specialists in Lake and Waterfront Properties, Dangerous Trees and Aesthetics. Our Licensed Professional Arborists and Experienced Climbers can expertly take down, trim, dead-wood or elevate any tree, regardless of it's proximity to your home or business, power lines and utility services, roads and highways, neighbors and neighboring trees, and waterfront. At TLC Tree, we feel that our success is a direct result of excellent customer service. We are your local expert, with a strong eye for detail. We are on time and courteous all of the time, and sincerely value the opportunity to be of service. We offer free estimates and our signature annual tree care wellness check - something no other tree care service provides. Please give us a quick call on 207.655.TREE (8733) to discuss your needs. With gratitude for the opportunity to earn your business and be of service! The TLC Team - Licensed and Insured
TLC Tree provides a full range of tree care services to residential and commercial customers throughout Southern Central and Western Maine into Eastern New Hampshire.
For more information, visit www.tlc-tree.com
Job Type: Part or Full-time
Salary: $150-$300.00 /day dependent upon experience, skills and the ability to get the job done. Discretionary bonus for exemplary climbers who get the job done safely, effectively, efficiently and demonstrate they can do the job of two average climbers.
Job Location:
Employment Type: Per Diem or 1099
Work Schedule: Weekdays and/or Weekends as required.
Seasonal or Year-Round: Year Round or Seasonal
Education Level Required: Diploma or GED
Work Experience Required: 1 - 2 years minimum or may be willing to train the right individual
Relocation Available: No
Travel Expectations: Within 50 mile radius
DUTIES: The Professional Climber provides tree removal, tree trimming, pruning and elevation services for TLC clients. Services provided include taking down dead or live trees, pruning treetops, elevating the lower branches of healthy trees, repairing damaged trees, tree care maintenance including removing dead wood, seasonal or aesthetic pruning, trimming and elevations, and additional duties as required. A TLC Professional Climber is responsible to properly maintain, prepare and operate all equipment and gear necessary for his/her job including but not limited to tools, saws, safety equipment, apparel and climbing gear. The Professional Tree Climber position operates as part of a crew with supporting Groundsmen and a Crew Foreman/Tree Care Safety Specialist/Licensed Arborist as required.
Education and Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Driver’s license highly desirable and may be required.
- Commercial driver’s license (Class A or B) preferred and may be required to obtain down the road, depending on future staffing and job requirements
- Completion of SRT Professional Tree Climber Training
Certificates and Licenses:
- Maine State Arborist License preferred
- Pesticide license desirable but not required for this position
- Line clearance certification preferred
- Electric utility tree trimming/climbing experience preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Part-Time 1099 to start. Possibility of option to transition to full-time employment for the right candidate who is the right fit and loves working for TLC Tree. Compensation based on qualifications, experience, efficiency and skill between $150-$300 per day. TLC Tree offers Professional Training and access to industry related training materials and courses. Pre-employment Drug Screen may be required. E-verify Social Security Number verification. Criminal background check required. TLC Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TLC Tree is family owned and operated and provides a values-based positive work environment.
ABOUT US:
Specialists in Lake and Waterfront Properties, Dangerous Trees and Aesthetics. Our Licensed Professional Arborists and Experienced Climbers can expertly take down, trim, dead-wood or elevate any tree, regardless of it's proximity to your home or business, power lines and utility services, roads and highways, neighbors and neighboring trees, and waterfront. At TLC Tree, we feel that our success is a direct result of excellent customer service. We are your local expert, with a strong eye for detail. We are on time and courteous all of the time, and sincerely value the opportunity to be of service. We offer free estimates and our signature annual tree care wellness check - something no other tree care service provides. Please give us a quick call on 207.655.TREE (8733) to discuss your needs. With gratitude for the opportunity to earn your business and be of service! The TLC Team - Licensed and Insured
TLC Tree provides a full range of tree care services to residential and commercial customers throughout Southern Central and Western Maine into Eastern New Hampshire.
For more information, visit www.tlc-tree.com
Job Type: Part or Full-time
Salary: $150-$300.00 /day dependent upon experience, skills and the ability to get the job done. Discretionary bonus for exemplary climbers who get the job done safely, effectively, efficiently and demonstrate they can do the job of two average climbers.
Job Location:
- Base in Casco, Maine with jobs throughout Southern, Central & Western Maine and into Eastern New Hampshire
- High school or equivalent
- Working in the Tree Care Industry: 2 years before ascending to a climbing position
- Tree Maintenance around Electric/Utility Lines (highly desirable): 1 year
- Felling/Taking Down Trees around Buildings, Roads and Other Structures (highly desirable): 2 years
- Operating a Chainsaw while Climbing (required or demonstrate strong desire to learn): 1 year
- Climbing in the Tree Care Industry or Any Other Industry (required): 2 years
- Operating a Chainsaw (required): 3 years
- Professional Tree Care (highly desirable): 1 year
- Pesticide Applicator License (desirable but not required for this position)
- Maine First Class Utility Arborist License (highly desirable but not required)
- Maine First Class Landscape Arborist License (desirable but not required)
- OSHA General Industry Safety and Health (desirable)
- Line Clearance Certification (highly desirable)
- CDL Class A or B (desirable but not required)
- Driver's License
- Hard working
- Ability to follow direct orders
- Customer friendly
- Clean language
- Non-smoking or ability to refrain from smoking while on the job and in company vehicles
- Reliable and dependable
