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 Drivers 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

REGULAR JOB DUTIES CONTINUED

CERTIFICATION / LICENSES RECOMMENDED

CONTACTS

POTENTIAL ADVERSE CONDITIONS

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 wcahiring@wcainc.com

Inquiries : Hiring Coordinator 1-800-521-3714

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