Tree Climber

Combination position of both above ground tree trimming/pruning and groundsperson duties. Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts. Ground Person duties include ground-level trimming, pruning, and raking of shrubs and trees using hand or power tools and equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following as per the Standard Occupational Classification Code 37-3011 for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers: Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws. Use hand tools such as rakes, pruning saws, pruning poles, electric clippers, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes. Clean up limbs and leaves using a leaf blower and shredding of larger tree branches with a brush chipper. Must follow all safety regulations and Tree Care Enterprises, LLC safety guidelines, including but not limited to employer-provided personal protective equipment.