Arbor Crew Member / Climber / Groundsman
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$21 - $32 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | 2600 S 20th Ave Phoenix AZ 85009 Phoenix, Arizona open_in_new |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$14.36
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$26.50
About this job
Job Description
Join our award-winning team! Encore Landscape Management was named one of the 2025 Best Places to Work by Lawn & Landscape Magazine and is one of the fastest-growing landscape companies in the Southwest.
***RETENTION BONUS EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE FOR CLIMBERS***
GROUNDS SPECIALIST (Driver)
Support professional arborists and climbers while ensuring safe, efficient tree care operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with tree pruning, removals, and plant health care operations
- Manage debris, operate chippers, and maintain clean job sites
- Handle and maintain equipment including ropes, rigging gear, and power tools
- Transport crew, equipment, and materials to job sites
- Support climbers with ground-based rigging and safety operations
Requirements:
- Valid Driver's License with 5-year Clean MVR Record
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly
- Commitment to safety protocols
- Good teamwork and communication skills
CLIMBER
Perform aerial tree care operations while mentoring team members and maintaining the highest safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct tree pruning, removals, cabling, and bracing per ANSI A300 standards
- Perform aerial inspections and assess tree health and structural integrity
- Execute proper rigging techniques for safe limb removal and lowering
- Identify tree species, diseases, pests, and structural defects
- Mentor and train Grounds Specialists
- Maintain and inspect climbing equipment daily
- Operate stump grinders, chippers, and other tree care equipment
Requirements:
- Proficiency in climbing knots, hitches, and rigging
- Knowledge of climbing equipment and safety practices
- Tree identification skills
- Previous climbing experience preferred
- ISA Certified Tree Climber preferred but not required
Physical Demands (Both Roles): Outdoor work in all weather conditions, lifting 50+ lbs, standing for extended periods, early start times, exposure to machinery and potential hazards.
We Offer:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Dental, Vision, PTO/Sick time, and paid holidays
- Professional development and certification support
- Safety-focused culture
Ready to Grow With Us? Apply Today!
Encore Landscape Management has grown into one of the leading full-service commercial landscape companies in the Southwest, with locations across Arizona and Southern Nevada. Our dedication to client satisfaction, sustainability, and our team has earned us the title of Best Place to Work in our industry for multiple years. We have several in-house divisions to assist with all of your landscape needs, including maintenance, irrigation, tree care, plant health care and enhancements. Grow with us as we continue to enhance and transform outdoor spaces across the region.
Our purpose is grow with us and we are on a mission of uplifting and enriching our people and the properties we maintain!
Our Encore Values
Safety: Do it safely or not at all
Integrity: Do what's right, not what's easy
Be Humble: No egos, no jerks
Innovation: Always pursue improvement
Have Fun: We don't take ourselves too seriously
Teamwork: We have each other's back
No Excuses: Take accountability, extreme ownership
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