Tree Farm Arborist (7304)

Farm Arborist- Lead

• Develop, implement, and execute year-round pruning schedule designed to maintain proper structure, aesthetics, and health of the trees.
• Lead all aspects of plant health care operations at all SHL farms including monitoring, treatment schedule, diagnosis of plant health issues and soil testing and management. .
• Maintain topiary pruning regimen for select trees, including pleaching, pollarding, table-top and espalier pruning techniques for select plant material on all Summerhill properties.
• Ensure all aspects of tree pruning and plant health care operations at SHL Farms are aligned with production, sales and project needs and specifications.
• Issue reports on all planned and executed work weekly to SHL Farms and Senior Management and ensure open lines of communication regarding all aspects of SHL Farms arboricultural operations are clearly and consistently communicated.
• Inspect all inbound deliveries for presence of diseases, insects or mechanical damages to structure of trees and report immediately to SHL Farms management if material needs to be rejected.
• Inspect all outbound deliveries to ensure trees and shrubs are of sound health and properly pruned prior to being delivered to clients and projects
• Ensure pruning conforms to all ANSI-A300 pruning standards, and established, sound arboricultural practice.
• Assist with progressive development of best practices for SHL farm maintenance regimen including developing advance techniques for plant health care, weed control, cover crops, root pruning, soil management and soil mixes for production.
• Maintain ISA Certified Arborist and relevant NYSDEC Pesticide Applicators License (1A and 3A)
• Ensure all pesticide applications at SHL Farms are tracked and reported per NYSDEC Law
• Manage others engaged in tree trimming work and train lower-level employees in sound arboricultural practices.
• Ensuring safety and protection of all involved in pruning operations is executed to the highest standard, including overseeing weekly tailgate training sessions and necessary training in best practices for safe pruning operations.
• Plan and develop budgets for tree work. Coordinate with the Senior Management team with the estimation of maintenance service requirements or costs.
• Operate boom lifts, chippers, tractors, power saws, trucks, sprayers, and other equipment and tools.
• Climb trees, using climbing hooks and belts, or climb ladders to gain access to work areas, as necessary.
• Clean, sharpen, and lubricate tools and equipment.
• Hoist tools and equipment to tree trimmers, and lower branches with ropes or block and tackle.
• Load debris and refuse onto trucks and haul it away for disposal, or processing at the tree farm.
• Spray trees to treat diseased or unhealthy trees, including mixing chemicals and calibrating spray equipment. Prepare chemicals for work application.
• Participate in walkthroughs with select SHL Farm clients to understand their goals for plant material health and aesthetics

Assist nursery operations team as necessary in times of high demand. Tasks may include loading, digging, providing supplemental water, fertilization, and additional tree farm maintenance.

• Spray trees to treat diseased or unhealthy trees, including mixing chemicals and calibrating spray equipment. Prepare chemicals for work application.
• Maintain topiary pruning regimen for select trees, including pleaching, pollarding, table-top and espalier pruning techniques for select plant material on all Summerhill properties.
• Ensure all aspects of tree pruning and plant health care operations at SHL Farms are aligned with production, sales and project needs and specifications.

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Plan

401 (k) match

Paid time off

Job Title: Tree Farm Arborist (7304)

Start Date: 03/15/2024

Salary Range: $40,000-$90,000 depending on experience