Groundsman

The Groundsman implements all arbor ground activities and procedures established by Company policy and with specific direction from the Foreman.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in the pre-job meeting with the Foreman to be informed of the job site and any potential site hazards.
• Assists using hand lines to lower limbs and equipment.
• Loads and unloads trucks with logs, brush and debris. Feeds brush into brush chipper.
• Caries, lays out and stows materials, tools and equipment at work site.
• Works from the ground using handsaws and pole saws.
• Drives trucks or operates other equipment as assigned, if licensed.
• Keeps trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Reports the need for repairs to truck and equipment to Crew Leader.
• Ensures the appropriate security of all tools, equipment, supplies and materials.
• Maintains strict punctuality at starting and ending times, break and lunch periods.
• Observes all safety rules strictly and helps ensure that fellow workers observe all safety rules.
• Performs high quality, technically proficient work.
• Practices good housekeeping by keeping trucks, assigned equipment and work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Safeguards Associates and public from hazards in and around the work area, and stays in frequent verbal communication with workers on aloft.
• Alerts the Foreman of any potential problems anticipated or observed.
• Observes all company policies and procedures including dress standards.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Some knowledge of current trends and practices of the arbor Industry.

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• A valid California Driver’s License and auto insurance is not required but strongly preffered.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience in the arbor Industry is not required, though strongly desired.
• First aid certification preferred.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing, sitting, walking, stooping, squatting, bending, twisting, traversing uneven ground, reaching, grasping and gripping (hand tools and equipment), getting in and out of vehicles throughout the day and lifting or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to hear verbal instructions from a distance.
• Must be able to wear all personal protective equipment according to company Safety Health and Environmental Policies, Industry Related ANSI Safety Requirements and OSHA Regulations.

 WORKING CONDITIONS

•  Working conditions are outdoors with exposure to the following: Hot and cold temperatures, sudden changes in temperatures, varying levels of noise, slippery surfaces, rain, dust/dirt, fumes, wind, uneven ground and landscaped slopes.

 EQUIPMENT/MACHINARY

• Chippers, stump grinders and back-pack blowers. A wide range of hand tools including but not limited to: loppers, shears, pruners, hand saw, leaf rake, pole pruner, pole saw, push broom and shovel.

BENEFITS

• Sick Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Multiple Reporting Locations

This job description is intended to state the essential function of the position and to be an accurate reflection of the current job, but it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to assign other duties and tasks and revise the job as needs of the Company, property or position change.  

RGS Landscape & Arbor Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability, mental and physical, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and military and veteran status or any other legally protected status.