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Be outdoors. Stay fit. Get paid to play. If you like to climb, you will love this apprenticeship in professional urban tree care.
We are a growing professional urban tree care company in Washington, DC. We are looking for career-oriented individuals who want to become a Certified Arborist and Tree Climber. Earn great money with increased experience, and look forward to 2 pay raises/year for peak performance.
Previous experience is NOT required, we are more interested in hiring the right type of individual who possesses a high level of interest and enthusiasm for the job. Previous formal education in tree care is a plus.
We offer a flexible work schedule design for vacation or personal business.
An apprentice will learn to perform the following:
- Climbing and working in trees.
- Tree Planting.
- Pruning trees of all sizes for health and aesthetics.
- Removing trees and stump grinding.
- Treatment of stressed trees (fertilization, root zone aeration, etc).
- Developing Tree Preservation Plans for new construction lots.
Apprentices are required to work toward their International Society of Arboriculture Certification. The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) may require up to 3 years of work experience before one is eligible to take the certification exam.
Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle to get to and from jobs each day. Ability to drive a truck and trailer in the city is a plus. Most jobs are within DC, some are in bordering counties of Maryland and Virginia. Applicants must have a neat appearance and be personable with customers. Must pass a basic background check.
If interested, please reply with a personal description AND resume.
