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Arborist Glenview IL

Our team is filled with innovators over achievers and difference makershard working professionals who care about their work their communities and the lives of people around them. The positive charismatic nature of the people behind SAFEbuilt fuels our commitment to keeping our communities strong and safely built. Join us and discover unbounded opportunities for a meaningful and rewarding career.

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Arborist to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. Youll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Enforce tree ordinances
• Schedules and conducts independent field surveys and tree inspections for planting pruning and/or removal permits.
• Enters inspection information into databases.
• Utilizes tree permit database to monitor track and update field work data generates written correspondence forms and monitors permitting goals and targets.
• Performs tree and tree root inspections; Assesses trees for health and condition structure insects and diseases.
• Records conditions of inspected trees and issues written recommendations for future actions.
• Inspects development sites for tree planting requirements tree preservation planning tree cutting applications and possible violations.
• Reviews and examines site plans and designs to assess impacts on trees.
• Provides educational support to residents.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of urban forestry and arboriculture; municipal tree codes; professional tree assessment standards; tree and tree root health assessment and evaluation; proper pruning techniques and tree removal criteria; advanced level of knowledge of tree biology; tree hazards associated with storm damage response.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to negotiate mediate and facilitate challenging tree issues with composure and professionalism; interpret and apply municipal tree codes.
• Strong computer skills.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE:

• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified Arborist preferred.
• Experience as a Municipal Arborist or Urban Forester; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Mobility & Movement:

• Frequent walking standing climbing bending stooping crawling or kneeling to conduct inspections.

• Ability to climb ladders scaffolding or unfinished stairways to access roofs attics crawl spaces and other elevated or confined areas.

• Occasional lifting carrying or moving objects up to 2550 pounds (e.g. inspection tools plans or small equipment).

Vision & Hearing:

• Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans technical documents and observe construction details.

• Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection.

• Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors workers and the public in noisy environments.

Manual Dexterity:

• Use of hands and fingers to handle tools operate inspection equipment and use computers/tablets for reporting.

Work Environment:

• Work performed in both office and field settings.

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat cold rain snow) and construction site environments (noise dust uneven terrain).

• Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and has a comprehensive benefit offering. Benefits include health dental vision life and disability insurance paid holidays paid time off matching 401K Plans wellness programs and more. SAFEbuilt is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses. Salary range: $21/hour-$40/hour depending on certifications training and experience.

More About SAFEbuilt: employees are our greatest asset with exceptionally certified individuals in all departments including Planning & Zoning Code Enforcement Fire Prevention and Engineering as well as full-service and supplemental Building Department services. SAFEbuilt invests in developing our employees exploring innovative technology and giving back to our communities.

In partnership with over 1200 communities our talented experts make a difference in the cities and towns where we live and work. Through quality people and consistent service SAFEbuilt plays an important role in continually improving lives by developing safe thriving communities.

SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin gender identity gender expression age disability veteran status or any other protected factor.

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