Arborist Assistant/Ground-worker
Wilmington Country Club
 
Wilmington Country Club, a prestigious and private club is seeking a Ground Worker with some arboricultural or horticultural experience. Pruning knowledge is a plus as well as safe chain-saw use. The Assistant will be trained under the direction of the I.S.A. Certified Arborist. Climbing experience is not needed.
 
The following are some of the duties that will be performed and instructed:

• Chain saw use and maintenance
• Woody plant ID
• IPM scouting, pest and disease management
• Proper pruning techniques
• Tree removals
• Maintaining tree nursery
• Proper planting and large tree moving
• Maintaining fruit tree orchard
• Operation of wood chipper, 50’ lift and associated tree equipment
• Roping and rigging
• Soil sampling and fertilization of woody ornamentals

Salary commensurate with experience. Full-time position with benefits.
Send resume to Peter Coates at pcoates@wilmingtoncc.com