Trees

Southwood Realty is looking for a tree technician to maintain, trim, diagnose, and safely remove trees to keep landscapes healthy and safe at our Southwood properties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pruning and Trimming: Cut dead, weak or overgrown branches to improve tree shape and safety.
• Tree Removal: Safely cut down and remove hazardous, diseased, or dead trees.
• Inspect trees for pests, diseases, and structural damage to recommend treatments.
• Use chainsaws, wood chippers, stump grinders, and any other approved equipment needed.
• Clear fallen trees and debris after storms.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Must pass background check and drug test
• Alert, focused, and detail-oriented
• Ability to stand for long periods and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time

Must be willing to perform other duties as required in the Lawn Care Department to include:

• Perform all tasks of operations including but not limited to mowing, line trimming, blowing, leaf and debris removal, weeding, edging, hedging, raking and mulch installation
• Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
• Proper use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
• Unloading/loading equipment and materials
• Wash dirty equipment {including all mower decks} and return to approved storage location. Report damaged or broken equipment to management immediately.
• Fill trucks, mowers, equipment, and cans with fuel additive & fuel in preparation for the next day (or as necessary)
• Adherence to the company’s employee manual & procedures as required from all employees