Arboricultural Supervisor
Downer Group
- Wellington
- $30.00-40.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
- Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
- Tool of Trade Vehicle
- $30- $40 per hour
- Providing leadership and supervision of crews.
- Undertake project works and maintain trees in designated areas contracted to Downer ensuring that a high quality, responsive service is always delivered.
- Ensure a high level of safety is adhered to at all times to protect the public and other team members.
- Advise on species selection, site planning and overall tree management and care
- Examine individual trees to assess their condition, potential risks associated with limbs or trees falling, and determine treatment
- Maintaining and caring for tree and shrubs by pruning limbs and shaping branches using chain and handsaws
- Clearing trees from overhead electricity and telecommunications line
- National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) Level 4 or at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Knowledge of Work Safe Guidelines and Arboriculture Codes of Practice
- A current full driver's licence, with Class 2 preferred
- Naturally, you will have a positive attitude, have fantastic communication skills and be quality driven.
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams.
- Demonstrated planning skills.
- Proven track record in project management
- Skilled climber with a proven track record