West Coast Arborists, Inc., a union company and industry leader in tree maintenance. Providing quality tree maintenance and management services to Municipalities and public agencies since 1972. Our reputation as professionals has allowed our company to grow each year, in turn creating a future of opportunity in the urban forestry industry.
West Coast Arborists, Inc. is hiring for a Plant Health Care PHC Arborist. Position is working out of the corporate office. Must be willing and able to travel out of town for 1-2 weeks at a time, as needed. Per diem and hotel stay is paid by WCA.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Provide professional Plant Health Care (PHC) arborist services for clients on best management of tree resources. This may include writing arborist reports and risk assessments, performing pesticide treatments, assisting PHC Technicians, and data collection via multiple technological methods. Provide general assistance to the Area Manager and PHC Manager.
WORK HOURS
6:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Saturdays as needed based on workload and customer requirements.
SALARY RANGE
Starting salary is 72,800.00-$123,200.00 annually, DOE.
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 and Fuel Card
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Driver’s License required. High level of organizational skills and computer literacy, along with basic clerical aptitude. ISA Certified Arborist with Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, extensive knowledge of arboriculture, including CA tree species and pest identification. High school diploma and 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
Attend city meetings as requested and meet with County Agriculture Office Inspector
Perform tree data collection via multiple technological methods
Conduct various forms of arborist services including construction monitoring, root pruning oversight as directed by WCA or city personnel
REGULAR JOB DUTIES CONTINUED
Post public notification of treatment services
Perform PHC treatments per PCA recommendations
File monthly pesticide use reports and keep logs of pesticide usage
Responsible for chemical storage area management and PHC equipment operations and maintenance
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES RECOMMENDED
CA Qualified Applicators License
ASCA registration
ISA Certified Treeworker/ISA Utility/Municipal Specialties
CONTACTS
PHC Supervisor/Technician/Assistant, Inventory Specialist, 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
Standing, Sitting, Reaching, Carrying, Lifting, Bending, Squatting, Stooping, Twisting, Longperiods of walking, Working on irregular surfaces
CLASSIFICATION
Staff, Income-Producing, Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
PHC Manager or Area Manager, Regional Manager, occasionally taking directions from VP of Field Operations and other Management Team members, when necessary.
Interested candidates can apply online at www.wcainc.com
Inquiries: Hiring Coordinator 1-800-521-3714
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