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Climbing Arborist, Foreman, and Business Partner
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 / year
Blooma Tree Experts, a successful family-owned tree service company servicing the greater Seattle area since 2005, is seeking a partner to own a 5% business stake and perform tree service manager, foreman and climber duties.
The ideal addition to our leadership team is hard-working, has a desire and ability to learn quickly, carries a positive attitude, and is well versed in all aspects of tree care. In this role, you will be accountable for managing and completing the tree jobs set for the day: climbing, removals, bucket truck operation, pruning, hedging, etc. This position also involves doing sales, meeting with potential clients, writing up bids, and closing sales.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 1 year of Foreman experience
- Ability to motivate and manage up to 6 employees
- Ability to effectively delegate work to groundsmen
- Ability to quickly analyze jobsite to position equipment and mobilize crew
- 5+ years of experience as a Climber
- ISA Certified Arborist
- Excellence in pruning
- Experience in rope and climbing saddle, spurs, and rigging
- Experience in removals
- Experience using chainsaws, climbing equipment, winches, and ropes
- Experience working with aerial lift devices such as bucket trucks and driving large trucks
- Experienced in heavy duty machinery including chipper and stump grinder
- Mechanically inclined; proficiency maintaining and repairing equipment
- Valid Driver’s License
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to lead by example, be the hardest working member of the crew
Desired Skills:
- Tree Risk Assessment Certificate
- Bachelor's Degree in Forestry, Horticulture or Business-related field
- 1-2 years of sales experience
- Strong tree and shrub identification capabilities
Compensation:
- $60,000 base salary plus 5% of all profit sharing- totaling close to six figures total compensation annually
- Salary begins upon successful completion of 90-day trial period, during which compensation will be $35+ per hour
- 100% company-paid medical insurance
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Paid enrollment in training courses related to the tree service industry (physical and business management)
- 2 weeks PTO
- Sick Pay
Job Type: Full-time
Categories
- Climber
- Commercial/Residential
- General Foreman
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