Grounds Crew/Apprentice Tree Climber - Monster Tree Service of Albany & Saratoga County

Monster Tree Service

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Clifton Park, New York on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description
So, what sets Monster Tree Service apart from other employers? Extensive experience, state-of-the-art equipment, true love and commitment to the environment, superb customer service, a rapidly growing footprint, dynamic work ethic, a unique philosophy, and most important…the Monster Team! Each Monster Tree Service is an individually owned and operated franchise. 

If you are looking to be part of a team that is growing and positively changing the Tree Care Industry while providing great career opportunities, we want to speak to you! Monster Tree Service of  Albany & Saratoga County has an opening for a Grounds Crew/Apprentice Tree Climber. 

Responsibilities:

  • Uses hand lines to lower limbs and equipment. 
  • Unloads lays out, prepares, and stows materials, tools, and equipment at the worksite. 
  • Works from the ground using handsaws, poles saws. Drives trucks, loaders and operates other equipment as assigned such as log movers, chipper, stump grinders, etc. 
  • Services trucks and equipment. Keeps trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion. Reports the need for repairs to truck and equipment to crew leader. 
  • Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area, staying in frequent communication with workers aloft. 
  • Participates in weekly safety meetings and daily job briefings. 
  • Adheres to all industry and company safety standards and policies including the use of PPE at all times. Helps enforce job safety practices. 
  • Keeps work area clean and orderly. 
  • Performs related work as assigned. 

Qualifications:

  • Operates and maintains chippers, chainsaws, and all other equipment in a safe manner 
  • Prior experience with trimming, liming, chipper, and saw operation is preferred 
  • A clean valid Driver’s License is required 
  • Must be able to carry 50lbs at a minimum and work outside in all weather conditions 
We offer competitive wages commensurate with experience, health benefits training, year-round employment, a positive and respectful work environment, and more.   

You are applying for work with a franchisee of Monster Tree Service, not Monster Franchising SPE, LLC or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who are solely responsible for their own employees.

 An Equal Opportunity Employer
About this role

Summary

Operate and maintain tree care equipment, assist with ground work, ensure safety, and support team tasks

Job title

Grounds Crew/Apprentice Tree Climber

Experience level

preferred experience with trimming, liming, chipper, saw operation

Industry

tree care

Location requirements

Clifton Park, NY; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

driver's licenseequipment operationsafety standards

Preferred skills

trimminglimingchipperchainsaw

Specializations

tree trimmingequipment operationsafety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Clifton Park, NY 12065, USA

On-site City