Location: Houston,TX, USA
Texscape Services | Monarch Tree Services
Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. Our approach to investing in people is simple. We put the Field First!
This posting remains open year-round as we are always looking for great people to join our team! If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application and we will reach out shortly.
SUMMARY
Assists in process of trimming and removal of trees, clearing and chipping tree debris, and disposing of tree debris by performing the following duties
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary function of this position is to work as a member of a tree crew which includes varying numbers of Grounds workers, Climbers, and Crew Leaders. A G-2 works as part of an effective tree care team. A grounds person at this level assists and supports the crew leader and climber in a variety of ways.
Role Specific Responsibilities
* Working as part of a team that performs tree care activities to maintain safe and healthy trees for our clients
* Job site set up and clean up
* Daily equipment inspection and maintenance
* Supporting other team members in tree care activities
* Ensuring that all operations, job sites and employees are safe and that the general public which might come into contact with the area will be safe
* Communicating effectively with other crew members and the public
QUALIFICATIONS
* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
* The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
* Demonstration of role specific skills or verifiable requisite experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
* The comprehension levels required to learn job duties from oral instructions or demonstration.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
* Ability to perform these operations using weight measurement, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY
* Apply critical thinking skills to understand and carry out instructions related to sequential tasks.
* Perform standardized tasks with occasional variables in or from these situations encountered on the job.
RESPONSIBILITY AND JUDGEMENT RELATED TO:
DATA
* It is essential to make calculations or estimate weight, volume and distance related to arboricultural field operations
COMMUNICATION
* It is essential to communicate using hand signals with climbers and communicate verbally with the general public to direct them safely around the work area.
* It is critical to communicate effectively with the climber and crew leader to ensure safety and to perform the work within acceptable standards.
BEST PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES
* It is essential to follow established procedures related to roping and rigging, maintenance of equipment, adjustments to equipment, and report malfunctioning equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* The physical demands described in the Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF TASKS
Grounds Person 2 (G-2) is an advanced ground operations position-The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in all G-1 skills or have verifiable experience in those areas. Team members at the G-2 level have advanced ground operations skills and demonstrate proficiency in the following areas related to tree care
* Arboricultural Fundamentals- a G-2 can perform all role specific tree care operations on the ground.
* Equipment operation- a G-2 has advanced skills in the safe operation of powered equipment such as chippers, trucks and blowers.
* Chainsaw cutting techniques- a G-2 has intermediate to advanced skills with a chainsaw. A G-2 can effectively employ a variety of ground based cutting techniques- including limbing, bucking and directional felling
* Tools- a G-2 can effectively use hand tools such as a pole saw or pole pruner to prune trees from the ground
* PPE- a G-2 uses task specific Personal Protective Equipment according to industry standards and company protocols.
* Jobsite Management- a G-2 is responsible for keeping a jobsite clean and organized. A G-2 can assist the climber or crew leader in rigging operations. A G-2 has demonstrated proficiency in supporting the set-up of basic rigging systems from the ground in order to reduce the likelihood of property damage or personal injury. G-2 effectively implements plans to control vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the jobsite with minimal guidance from other team members. The G-2 maintains a protected work zone with little guidance from other team members.
Total Rewards
At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including:
* The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances
* Company Provided Life/AD&D
* Employee Assistance Program
* 7 Paid Holidays
* 3 Days Paid Bereavement
* 5 Days Paid Jury Duty
* Employee Equity Program
* Paid Time Off Starting at 1 week per year
* Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance
* On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
* Referral Bonuses Programs
* Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
* Education Assistance
* Best-in-Class Learning Management System
* Career Advancement Opportunities
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions.
Pay range: $16.00 - $22.00
Texscape Services is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.
Texscape Services is an On Demand Daily Pay employer.