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West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA, Inc.) was established in 1972. Family-owned company provide a professional tree maintenance and management services for over 330 municipalities and public agencies throughout California and Arizona. A union company and industry leader in tree maintenance.
Is hiring for Plant Health Care Arborist for Southern California South Orange County & North San Diego area. Willing to travel.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Provide professional Plant Health Care (PHC) arborist services for clients with the best management of tree resources. Prepare tree appraisals and tree rise assessments as part of Certified Arborist Reports. Consult on and write Urban Forest Management Plans, Community Forest Assessments, and Street Tree Planting Plans. Provide general assistance PHC Manager.
WORK HOURS
7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
SALARY RANGE
Starting salary is $90,092.00 up to $127,688.00, annually, D.O.E.
OTHER COMPENSATION
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance (shared cost 50/50)
401K Retirement
Vacation/Holiday Pay
Paid Sick Time
Credit Union
End of Year Bonus
Company Vehicle/Fuel Card
QUALIFICATIONS
High level of organization skills and computer literacy, along with basic clerical aptitude. ISA Certified Arborist and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification with extensive knowledge of arboriculture and tree appraisal, including California tree species and pest identification. College degree in arboriculture or related horticultural field experience.
REGULAR JOB DUTIES
Prepare concise arborist reports and tree risk assessments as requested and discuss conditions observed with Area Manager and Regional Manager
For reports large in scale, collect samples of soil/root/tissue and deliver to the specified laboratory
Prepare tree appraisals pursuant to the current ISA edition of the Guide for Plant Appraisal.
Conduct various forms of consulting arborist services including construction monitoring, root pruning oversight as directed by WCA pr City personnel.
Attend meetings with Cities as requested.
Assist Data Controller with preparation of all inventory delivery books, provide statistical analysis overviews, frequency reports, and collect data in the field.
Prepare Urban Forest Master Plan.
Perform data collection for new tree inventory or inventory updates
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES RECOMMENDED
Valid Driver’s License
ISA Certified Treeworker/ISA Utility/Municipal Specialties
CONTACTS
PHC Technician/Assistant, GIS Analyst, Area Manager, Management and Support Staff
General public, customers, inspectors, public agents, merchants, prospects
POTENTIAL ADVERSE CONDITIONS
Hot, cold, dry & wet weather
Hazardous, dirty & noisy work areas
Working under pressure
Handling pest control chemicals
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Long periods of walking
Working on irregular surfaces
Standing
Lifting
Reaching
Carrying
Sitting
Bending
Squatting
Stooping
Twisting
JOB CLASS
Class III - Moderate physical activity. On feet most of the time, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 50 pounds, frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. A lot of walking is involved.
Interested candidates can apply online at www.wcainc.com and submit resume to wcahiring@wcainc.com. Inquiries to Hiring Coordinator at 800-521-3714.
Tags: certified arborist, arborist reports, customer service, GIS, inventory, tree inventories, tree species, trimmer, climber, foreman, tree maintenance.
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