What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Persons position at Westaff?
Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:45 am – 4:00 pm
Location: WRJ, VT
Ground’s person Position overview:
Westaff is looking for a Grounds Person for a great local company working with the Tree Crew Division. This is a support & technician level job that entails close observance of all safety issues, as well as skills that support the work performed by the Tree Crew.
Skills & responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Strong knowledge of tying and specific uses for tree-industry knots.
• Safety for all types of equipment used (Chipper, Stump Grinder, Chain Saw).
• Being a reliable member of the team responsive to visual cues and hand signals from the Climber and acting promptly with ground support.
• Keeping the work area clear of debris, cleaning up limbs and branches as they are brought down/raking the area clear to maintain the safety zone.
• Lining up branches and piling appropriately for loading into the Chipper.
• Keeping tools in the staging area and safe zone.
• Assuring that all lines are always kept clear.
• Being attentive to the Climber’s cues throughout the job, always keeping their eyes on the Climber.
This position prepares to load the tools for specific jobs for departure from the shop, maintain areas and equipment on the jobsite:
• Defining the staging area and safe zones on the jobsite and laying out the tools for the job.
• Placing the Client's road sign in a visible location on the property.
• Filling equipment with gasoline or diesel while being mindful of safe handling of fuels.
The Grounds person should also have sound knowledge of:
• Chain Saw Blade Sharpening & Maintenance
• General information about Crane operations
• Stump Grinder & Chipper operation & Maintenance
• Riggings used in Tree work, ex: Rope Breaks & Speed Lines.
* Must do a Background check.*
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