Plant Health Care Consulting Arborists, Inc.

Company: West Coast Arborists, Inc.
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: May 8, 2022

Job Description:

Become part of the GOLD Team!West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA, Inc.) was established in 1972. Family-owned company is providing professional tree maintenance and management services for over 330 municipalities and public agencies throughout California and Arizona. Provide professional PHC Consulting Arborist services for clients on best management of tree resources. Prepare tree appraisals and tree risk assessments as part of Certified Arborist Reports. Consult on Urban Forest Management preparation. Provide general assistance to the Plant Health Care Manager. WORK HOURSTypically, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.SALARY RANGEStarting salary is $35.00 per hour, DOE.Includes company vehicle. COMPENSATIONHealth InsuranceDental Insurance 50/50Pension/AnnuityVacation/Holiday PayPaid Sick TimeCredit UnionBonusesQUALIFICATIONSHigh level of organizational skills and computer literacy, along with basic clerical aptitude. ISA Certified Arborist and extensive knowledge of arboriculture and tree appraisal, including California tree species and pest identification. High school diploma, and college degree in arboriculture or related horticultural field experience. Shall have a valid driver's license. REGULAR JOB DUTIESPrepare concise arborist reports and tree risk assessments as requested and discuss conditions observed with Plant Health Care Manager and Regional Area Manager.For reports large in scale, collect samples of soil/root/tissue and deliver to the specified laboratory for analysis.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 or 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 RECOMMENDEDCA Department of Pesticide Regulation Pest Control AdvisorASCA registrationISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification CONTACTSCrew members, Plant Health Care Senior Technician, Plant Health Manager/Coordinator, ManagementGeneral public, customers, inspectors, public agents, merchants, prospects, industry experts POTENTIAL ADVERSE CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITYHot and cold, dry and wet weatherHazardous, dirty, and noisy areasWorking under pressureStanding, sitting, lifting, reaching, carrying, bending, squatting, stooping, twisting, long periods of walking, working on irregular surfaces. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY JOB CLASSClass III: Moderate physical activityIMMEDIATE SUPERVISORPlant Health Care Manager, also takes direction from the Regional Area Managers and Vice President of Field Operations.Interested candidates please complete an application at www.wcainc.com and submit your resume at wcahiring@wcainc.comE.O.E.

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