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Shadywood Tree Experts, Inc. is currently seeking candidates for the following positions. All candidates must have a valid driver’s license. Fill out the form below, call us at 952-933-0614 or text 562-760-2251
Current Job Openings
PLANT HEALTH CARE TECHNICIAN
Shadywood Tree Experts in Hopkins, MN is looking to hire a full-time, Tree Health Care Technician / Tree Care Apprentice. This position is a full time position, year-round position with duties split between the Plant Health Care Department (PHC) and the Tree Pruning Department.
The ideal candidate will perform PHC duties during the growing season and will work on the tree crew as an apprentice learning all aspects of tree crew operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Plant Health Care Technician Duties include:
Safely and accurately measure pesticides
Safely apply pesticides and fertilizers
Perform health care inspections
Interact with customers
Perform basic maintenance on the PCH truck(s) and equipment
Tree Crew Apprentice duties include:
Safely assist with tree care ground operations including hauling brush, raking, cleanup, and other assigned task.
Learn Tree Crew procedures and skills
The ideal candidate will be able to advance through Shadywood as new skills and certifications are earned. We provide complete training for all positions.
Qualifications:
Must have a valid drivers license
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain commercial pesticide applicator license within 4 weeks of being hired
Must have basic tree identification skills
Must be able to work in all weather conditions
Must be able to lift 30 lbs
Must be able to work independently, manage time and be an efficient production employee
Background in caring for residential and commercial properties is a plus
Diagnosing basic plant health issues is a plus.
Basic equipment maintenance is a plus
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid driver's license
Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:
Ability to be a team player
Professionalism
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions; insect stings and bites; and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
Compensation:
Starting pay at $22 per hour
$2 per hr increase when pesticide applicator license is achieved - $24 per hour
$2 per hr increase when ISA achieved - $26 per hour
Company vehicle once pesticide applicator license is achieve
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
The Equipment Operator is responsible to operate and maintain equipment required for assigned jobs. This position will also be responsible for ensuring that proper safety guidelines are followed at all times and report any safety concerns immediately. The Equipment Operator will ensure that the safety of the work area and everyone around the work area is not at risk. This position will report to the General Foreperson and Manager for the area.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Inspects and reports necessary repairs to tools, truck, and other equipment
Loads and unloads equipment onto trucks and trailers
Services equipment to keep it in clean, neat, and specified mechanical condition
Participates in daily job briefings and safety meetings
Operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from job sites
Operates and services equipment such as gasoline and hydraulic tools, power saws, power winches, mower decks, weed whackers, chippers, and sprayers
Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around work areas
Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, and markers to protect employees and public
Trains new personnel
Works in all temperatures and will be exposed to nature, i.e. irritating plants and biting or stinging insects
Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices
Works near energized parts or equipment
Starts each workday with an inspection of tires, controls, fuel, and fluids to ensure reliable operation
Changes attachments, makes adjustments, verifies information and troubleshoots problems
Operates equipment manually and through use of electronic or technical methods of operation
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Must be able to wear and utilize PPE
Must be able to safely operate equipment and/or safely drive a vehicle
Must be able to operate all tools required on job site, or have the ability to learn tooperate them
Must be able to traverse uneven terrain
Must be able to enter and exit equipment/vehicles numerous times a day
Must be able to withstand exposure to elements throughout the year (heat, cold, rain, and other weather conditions)
Must have good vision and be attentive
Must be able to verbally communicate with other crew members and fully understand instructions and information
Must have transportation to and from the startup location
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be able to meet all physical requirements of the position
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred:
Two (2) years equipment operator experience
Mechanical training
DOT Compliance knowledge
Currently has valid CDL
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid driver's license
Equipment:
Chain saws
Rakes
Leaf blower
Chipper
Swinger
Miniskid
Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:
Ability to be a team player
Professionalism
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions; insect stings and bites; and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
CONSULTING ARBORIST SALES POSITION
Shadywood Tree Experts seeks an ISA Certified arborist for a full time sales position. We're searching for a consulting arborist with strong communication skills, a passion for arboriculture and building relationships with customers. If you're ready to join a family business that has a big impact on urban tree care in the west metro come join the team at Shadywood Tree Experts. We rank high on customer-rated websites as one of the best tree care companies in the Twin Cities. We offer tree removal and pruning, plant health care, cabling, stem girdling root excavation and stump grinding. The sales position would be selling services for all divisions.
A strong candidate will have:
*2-3+ years crew experience
*1-2 years sales experience
*Excellent tree identification skills in both winter and summer
*Ability to follow up with customer requests and sales leads
*ISA Certification credential or ability to obtain it
*Strong verbal and written communication skills
*Degree or equivalent experience in horticulture/forestry or related field preferred but not a requirement
Benefits and compensation include:
*Base salary plus commission
*Matching 401K
*Vehicle stipend or Company vehicle
*Health insurance reimbursement
*Cell phone stipend
*Paid continuing education
*Paid holidays
*Paid vacation
Our headquarters are located in Hopkins, MN, which is the center of our working area. This location offers easy commuting access with your bike or on foot via the LRT trail. If commuting via car or bus we are located about one mile from HWY 169 off Excelsior Blvd.
www.Shadywoodtreeexperts.com
Contact Mike at (562)760-2251 or Keith at (612)220-0132 to inquire
GROUNDS CREW
Responsible for performing all required ground duties in support of specific job assignments as directed by crew leader or designated supervisor by performing the following duties.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Reports for duty at the designated location on time each day and is ready to leave for worksite.*
Follows directions from the crew leader or designated supervisor.*
Operates two handed equipment such as a chain saw or circular saw and has the physical ability to endure extreme climate variances.*
Loads and unloads trucks with logs, brush, and debris and feeds brush into brush chipper.*
Keeps work area picked up and orderly.*
Sprays stumps and debarks as needed.*
Drives and operates trucks and other equipment as assigned.*
Keeps trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion.*
Reports the need for repairs to truck and equipment to crew leader.*
Follows on the job safety practices.*
Utilizes all appropriate personal protective equipment.*
Directs traffic and places orange cones in street to block off work are from traffic.*
Uses and maintains chainsaw safely.*
Assists climbers and crew leaders working on the ground and aloft.*
Operates the chipper and all other equipment safely.*
Assists with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.* *Essential Function
Learns and understands the dangers associated with electrical hazards.*
Learns, understands, and adheres to all safety rules and company safety policies.*
Participates in all safety training sessions offered, asks questions, and improves job safety skills.*
Communicates well with all crew members and crew leaders.*
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid driver's license
license Equipment:
Chain saws
Rakes
Leaf blower
Chipper
Swinger
Miniskid
*Essential Function
Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:
Ability to be a team player
Professionalism
*Essential Function
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions; insect stings and bites; and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.