Plant Health Care Arborist
West Coast Arborists, Inc., a union company and industry leader in tree maintenance. Providing quality tree maintenance and management services to Municipalities and public agencies since 1972. Our reputation as professionals has allowed our company to grow each year, in turn creating a future of opportunity in the urban forestry industry. West Coast Arborists, Inc. is hiring for a Plant Health Care PHC Arborist. Position is working out of the corporate office. Must be willing and able to travel out of town for 1-2 weeks at a time, as needed. Per diem and hotel stay is paid by WCA. JOB DESCRIPTION Provide professional Plant Health Care (PHC) arborist services for clients on best management of tree resources. This may include writing arborist reports and risk assessments, performing pesticide treatments, assisting PHC Technicians, and data collection via multiple technological methods. Provide general assistance to the Area Manager and PHC Manager. WORK HOURS 6:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Saturdays as needed based on workload and customer requirements. SALARY RANGE Starting salary is $72,800.00-$123,200.00 annually, DOE. OTHER COMPENSATION Health Insurance Dental Insurance (shared cost 50/50) 401K Retirement Vacation/Holiday Pay Paid Sick Time Credit Union End of Year Bonus Company Vehicle and Fuel Card QUALIFICATIONS Valid Driver’s License required. High level of organizational skills and computer literacy, along with basic clerical aptitude. ISA Certified Arborist with Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, extensive knowledge of arboriculture, including CA tree species and pest identification. High school diploma and college degree in arboriculture or related horticultural field experience. REGULAR JOB DUTIES Prepare concise arborist reports and tree risk assessments as requested and discuss conditions observed with Area Manager and Regional Manager For reports large in scale, collect samples of soil/root/tissue and deliver to the specified laboratory Attend city meetings as requested and meet with County Agriculture Office Inspector Perform tree data collection via multiple technological methods Conduct various forms of arborist services including construction monitoring, root pruning oversight as directed by WCA or city personnel REGULAR JOB DUTIES CONTINUED Post public notification of treatment services Perform PHC treatments per PCA recommendations File monthly pesticide use reports and keep logs of pesticide usage Responsible for chemical storage area management and PHC equipment operations and maintenance CERTIFICATION/LICENSES RECOMMENDED CA Qualified Applicators License ASCA registration ISA Certified Treeworker/ISA Utility/Municipal Specialties CONTACTS PHC Supervisor/Technician/Assistant, Inventory Specialist, Area Manager, Management and Support Staff General public, customers, inspectors, public agents, merchants, prospects POTENTIAL ADVERSE CONDITIONS Hot, cold, dry & wet weather Hazardous, dirty & noisy work areas Working under pressure Handling pest control chemicals PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Standing, Sitting, Reaching, Carrying, Lifting, Bending, Squatting, Stooping, Twisting, Long periods of walking, Working on irregular surfaces CLASSIFICATION Staff, Income-Producing, Exempt IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR PHC Manager or Area Manager, Regional Manager, occasionally taking directions from VP of Field Operations and other Management Team members, when necessary. Interested candidates can apply online at www.wcainc.com or in person at the local office Submit resume to [email protected] Inquiries: Hiring Coordinator 1-800-521-3714 E.O.E.
