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Spruced Up is a Woman-Owned business dedicated to providing clients with excellent and thoughtful tree and shrub care. We care about providing a work environment for tree professionals that is diverse, cooperative and friendly.   Spruced Up Tree & Shrub is looking for an experienced, Climber/Lift Operator who is enthusiastic about tree health and preservation. The primary role of the Climber/Lift Operator is to manage the job site for efficiency and safety and to perform all necessary tasks in order to ensure a successful client engagement. Applicants with their own climbing gear are preferred but we’re willing to meet with all qualified and interested candidates.   REQUIRED:   Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Forestry or related fields Valid driver’s license. Must be able to drive a Manual Transmission Vehicle and back/maneuver a trailer. Abide by the rules of a DRUG-FREE workplace   RESPONSIBILITIES: Ability to perform physical work for an extended period of time Be responsible, reliable and able to work effectively without close supervision Knowledge of and experience using tree service safety standards Perform all required climbing duties on job assignments; with assistance from Climber Assistant Safely operate chainsaws and chipper Demonstrate proper application of approved knots, climbing techniques and procedures, pruning skills, and rigging skills Demonstrate proper cabling, bracing and propping techniques Equipment Care and Maintenance: grease, sharpen blades, clean regularly Successfully perform an annual Aerial Rescue training 1x a year Must aquire First Aid certification as soon as possible; First Responder training a plus Ability and willingness to train Climber Assistant with oversight from Owner   The ideal candidate will be a hard working professional with a passion for tree and shrub care and a cooperative attitude. Must be available M-F, 3-4 days per week. Please send a short Cover Letter and Resume to owner.  Pay based on experience, $20-26 hr 

Various locations in the North Island of New Zealand Work with the industries best climbers Growth and career paths Our client is looking for experienced Arborists with level 3+ qualifications under their belt to join their experienced teams. The company Our client is a large scale multi-utility service provider that has experienced continued and sustained growth. This company’s strength is in its people, with a high standard of support, respect and work. They invest heavily in both their staff and community. You will be joining a diverse and inclusive workforce, with endless opportunities to develop your career. The role Maintaining an electrical Transmission network, our client sustains their own in-house Arborist Vegetation team. Joining an established team, you will support the upkeep and maintenance of the network by keeping power lines and infrastructure clear of tree growth. We are wanting a confident Arborist with good rigging and chainsaw skills with strong health and safety practices. This isn’t your average Arborist role – every day is different and you will be working in a range of environments which will extend your knowledge and capabilities. Previous experience working around high voltage would be an advantage – but not a deal-breaker. We will support the right candidates and provide the necessary training to gain the appropriate NZQA recognised qualifications needed. With all four seasons in one-day our weather may require you to be flexible and on stand-by for occurring adverse weather events. Duties Supporting maintenance of Transmission network through tree/vegetation management Operates chainsaw, brush chipper and stamp grinder Selects and plants suitable trees for power line environment Negotiates with tree suppliers Climbing and arborist work Adhering to best practice Compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements Skills and experience Level 3 or above registered Arborist Full drivers licence HT drivers licence an advantage Experience working at heights Certificate in electrical supply (vegetation control) is an advantage Previous experience working around high voltage is an advantage Excellent communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Apply If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter in Word format. We welcome applications from returning Kiwis, those persons with the immediate right to work and those who can achieve a visa status All applications will be acknowledged electronically in the first instance. If you have any questions, please call the team on 09 282 3156 quoting reference #14169.