Plant Health Care Arborist

West Coast Arborists, Inc. • Full-time • Irvine, CA, US • 1d ago

BE PART OF THE GOLD TEAM!
West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA, Inc.) was established in 1972. Family-owned company provide a professional tree maintenance and management services for over 330 municipalities and public agencies throughout California and Arizona. A union company and industry leader in tree maintenance.
Is hiring for Plant Health Care Arborist for Southern California South Orange County & North San Diego area. Willing to travel.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Provide professional Plant Health Care (PHC) arborist services for clients with the best management of tree resources. Prepare tree appraisals and tree rise assessments as part of Certified Arborist Reports. Consult on and write Urban Forest Management Plans, Community Forest Assessments, and Street Tree Planting Plans. Provide general assistance PHC Manager.

WORK HOURS
7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

SALARY RANGE
Starting salary is $90,092.00 up to $127,688.00, annually, D.O.E.

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/Fuel Card

QUALIFICATIONS
High level of organization skills and computer literacy, along with basic clerical aptitude. ISA Certified Arborist and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification with extensive knowledge of arboriculture and tree appraisal, including California tree species and pest identification. 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
• Prepare tree appraisals pursuant to the current ISA edition of the Guide for Plant Appraisal.
• Conduct various forms of consulting arborist services including construction monitoring, root pruning oversight as directed by WCA pr City personnel.
• Attend meetings with Cities as requested.
• Assist Data Controller with preparation of all inventory delivery books, provide statistical analysis overviews, frequency reports, and collect data in the field.
• Prepare Urban Forest Master Plan.
• Perform data collection for new tree inventory or inventory updates

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES RECOMMENDED
• Valid Driver’s License
• ISA Certified Treeworker/ISA Utility/Municipal Specialties

CONTACTS
• PHC Technician/Assistant, GIS Analyst, 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
• Long periods of walking
• Working on irregular surfaces
• Standing
• Lifting
• Reaching
• Carrying
• Sitting
• Bending
• Squatting
• Stooping
• Twisting

JOB CLASS
• Class III - Moderate physical activity. On feet most of the time, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 50 pounds, frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. A lot of walking is involved.

Interested candidates can apply online at www.wcainc.com and submit resume to wcahiring@wcainc.com. Inquiries to Hiring Coordinator at 800-521-3714.

Tags: certified arborist, arborist reports, customer service, GIS, inventory, tree inventories, tree species, trimmer, climber, foreman, tree maintenance.

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