About this opportunity
The Professional Tree Care Company lists this APPRENTICESHIP - Tree Care, Grounds-person, Landscape opportunity in richmond, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Paid To Train as a Professional Tree ClimberProfessional Tree Care is hiring physically fit trainees who would like to join our Grounds-to-Climber Apprenticeship program. This is a self-paced program designed for self-starters; those who are willing to gather with work mates on weekends to learn knots, practice climbing, and help each other on the way to becoming ISA-certified Tree Climbers. All apprentices must meet these minimum requirements: Able to run, walk, and hustle (work fast) for up to 8 hours per day. NOT afraid of heights. You are seeking a career, not a job. To become a good Gounds-person quickly, one must study on your own time. This is a self-paced Apprenticeship, meaning you study books and can move up as quickly as you can learn knots, climbing techniques and show your crew you can ascend safely. If you have down time in the morning or evenings, this might be a great career for you. If you have commitments after work or have been a couch potato for several years, this is NOT the job for you. You must have reliable transportation (a car or truck?) to the job site, which cannot be reached by public transportation, Uber, scooter, or bike. We work from Napa to Monterey and Sacramento to the Bay. This position is based in Martinez, CA. You absolutely MUST live within a 45 minute commute of Richmond, CA. Please calculate your morning commute using Google maps with an arrival time of 6:15 a.m. Map your home address to this work address: 2550 Garden Tract Rd., Richmond CA. If you live outside this area and DO NOT plan to move, please do not apply.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS$ 21.00 to per hour to start. Overtime paid at $31.50 per hour. Apprentice-Two compensation ranges from $23.00 to $29.00 per hour. Climber pay ranges from $30.00 and up for Independent Climber, Crew Lead, Foreman & Lead Supervisor wages. YOUR dedication and commitment to learning to climb are what earn these increases. If you already have experience doing Grounds-person work, Landscaping, Tree or Rock Climbing or anything similar, please let us know. We are open to an increased rate for folks with advanced experience.After 90 days of employment, full-time employees are eligible for:Medical, dental, and optical insurance PAID at a 50% by the company5 paid sick days5 paid holidaysHOW TO APPLY1) Watch this video to be certain this career is for you, "Basic Training for Ground Operations in Tree Care". Update your resume 2) Update your resume. Include ALL JOBS since high school/GED. Include the months and years for each position, plus the company name, location, and your title. Use strongest vocabulary.
Worksite address
richmond, CA, 94801, US
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