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Job Summary The General Tree Care Team are the muscle of our operation. These industrial athletes work together to provide high-quality tree care, helping to maintain and preserve the overall health of our clients' landscapes. This position pays up to $28 hr depending on years of experience + paid PTO + paid benefits and 401K The Crew Lead position is an additional level of specialty for select individuals who have demonstrated leadership qualities and received approval from the local branch management to provide direction in a work crew setting. Specific knowledge includes: TCIA Crew Leader Training Program, Crew Safety, Personal Safety, Hazard of Inexperience, and ability to check off levels equal and below. Job Description Looking for a place where you can thrive? SavATree's mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this country's outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensive tree, shrub, and lawn care we work hard to make sure our discerning customers have attractive, healthy and cared-for green spaces to enjoy. Over the last thirty years, we have opened new offices across the country, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us. The General Tree Care Team are the muscle of our operation. These industrial athletes work together to provide high-quality tree care, helping to maintain and preserve the overall health of our clients' landscapes. In this role, team members have the opportunity to work outside and visit beautiful properties in their community. The Tree Care team applies expertise in climbing, pruning, and safety to ensure the health and well-being of each client's landscape. The Crew Lead position is an additional level of specialty for select individuals who have demonstrated leadership qualities and received approval from the local branch management to provide direction in a work crew setting. Specific knowledge includes: TCIA Crew Leader Training Program, Crew Safety, Personal Safety, Hazard of Inexperience, and ability to check off levels equal and below. What a day is like: Daily focus is working together on a General Tree Care crew to provide high quality tree care to our clients. The Tree Care Team is involved in all aspects of pruning, removals, cable bracing and other concepts related to tree care. Team members are able to safely operate all equipment and perform the assigned job tasks while also providing excellent service to our clients. What kind of person are we looking for?  Someone with: * Experience with proper pruning practices including large shade trees and ornamentals * Ability to identify native and introduced tree and shrub species and have a working knowledge of each species' characteristics * Ability to climb without spurs * Experience with tree care safety standards * Practical knowledge of chainsaw and equipment operation * Experience with aerial lifts (bucket truck) * Demonstrate additional competencies in all areas of knowledge for designated skill level. * Communicate advanced understanding of all safety policies and procedures, including hazard tree identification. * Utilize specialized equipment properly for climbing (ropes, saddle, ladders) along with all associated tools. * Apply knowledge of branch collars and proper pruning cuts with total competence on chainsaw operations in small to medium difficulty (40-50') trees. * Employ ANSI A300 Pruning Standards and Terminology and ANSI Z safety. * Demonstrate knowledge of different tree species and different techniques necessary for climbing each tree including Oaks, Maples, Dogwoods, Apples (Crab vs. Regular), Hemlocks, Pines and Spruce. * Complete work exhibiting ability to raise a ladder, throw a rope, and safe techniques to climb into a tree. * Set up safely with proper placement of lowering lines in a strong enough crotch, know when to attach a tag line, and engage proper l