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Joshua Taber

Avondale,AZ

Summary


Arboriculture professional with proven ability to nurture and maintain diverse tree species. Known for collaborating effectively with teams to achieve landscape goals and adapting to evolving project requirements.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Arborist

SavATree
01.2024 - Current
  • Met with prospective clients to assess their trees and landscape. I give them my recommendations on the work needed to be done to maintain the health and safety of their trees and plants.
  • Responsible for scheduling the work dates and meeting the tree crew on-site in the morning to go over the work order I composed in order to set the expectation of the scope of work and eliminate any guess work on their behalf.

Plant Healthcare Technician

SavATree
09.2020 - 01.2024
  • The ability to read and follow the labels of all EPA regulated products we used.
  • Operated and maintained a clean 800+ gallon spray rig used for applying fertilizers, fungicides and insecticides / miticides.
  • Calling clients ahead of each job and greeting them when I arrive as well as double checking the scope of work, identifying the trees on the work order that are to have services done.
  • Responsible for doing monthly inventory of technical materials
  • During the slow season, I would join the tree crews to assist them in climbing, trimming and removing trees and Palms.

Tree Climber / Crew Leader

SavATree
03.2016 - 09.2020
  • Responsible for making sure we had all tools loaded up on the work truck that we needed to complete the scope of work assigned for the day.
  • Keeping a safe and positive work environment / job site
  • The ability to climb, trim and remove 80ft+ trees and palms in a safe and timely manner.
  • Pruning to ANSI standards
  • Crane removals
  • Ensured proper rigging for safe and efficient tree removal, reducing the risk of injury or property damage.
  • Conducted thorough pre-climb inspections of gear and trees, mitigating potential hazards before starting any task.
  • Successfully completed emergency storm response jobs, safely removing fallen or damaged trees under tight deadlines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chariho High School
Wood River Junction, RI

Skills

  • Chainsaw operation
  • Public safety awareness
  • Tree trimming
  • Tree removal
  • Stump grinding
  • Tree identification
  • Power tool usage
  • Arboricultural consultation
  • Aerial lift operation
  • Plant health care

Certification

ISA Certified Arborist We-12138A


Licensed Qualified applicator and Qualifying Party for Savatree (certification number: 32321)

Timeline

Sales Arborist

SavATree
01.2024 - Current

Plant Healthcare Technician

SavATree
09.2020 - 01.2024

Tree Climber / Crew Leader

SavATree
03.2016 - 09.2020

High School Diploma -

Chariho High School
Joshua Taber