Brush Hog Tree Care, Inc. | Half Moon Bay, CA

Position Type: Part-Time or Full-Time | Flexible Schedule, Including Weekends

About the Position

Brush Hog Tree Care is looking for a creative, motivated, and hands-on individual to help strengthen our brand presence throughout the communities we serve.

This unique position combines marketing, community engagement, content creation, and general operational support. We’re looking for someone who enjoys connecting with people, creating engaging content, and isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty!

From attending local events and creating social media content to keeping our trucks looking sharp, you’ll play an important role in how our company is represented both online and in the community.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Social Media

• Capture high-quality photos and videos of crews, equipment, projects, and company activities.
• Create engaging social media posts, reels, stories, and other marketing content.
• Assist in developing and implementing creative marketing and advertising strategies.
• Identify opportunities to increase local brand awareness and community engagement.
• Help promote company services, events, accomplishments, and community involvement.
• Maintain organized digital libraries of marketing photos and videos.

Community Outreach & Brand Representation

• Represent Brush Hog Tree Care at community events, trade shows, fairs, and other promotional activities.
• Assist with event preparation, setup, breakdown, and promotional material distribution.
• Build positive relationships with local businesses, community members, and potential customers.
• Coordinate with local vendors to source products and treats for annual holiday gift baskets, client appreciation, and insurance agent marketing visits.
• Assist with planning and delivering promotional gifts and marketing materials.

Local Advertising & Promotional Inventory

• Maintain and replenish local advertising displays, including pen boxes and promotional material stations.
• Distribute business cards, magnets, brochures, stickers, pens, and other branded merchandise.
• Monitor inventory of marketing supplies, promotional products, and event materials.
• Coordinate ordering and restocking of supplies as needed.
• Identify new opportunities for local advertising and strategic partnerships.

Vehicle & Equipment Appearance

• Wash and maintain the exterior appearance of company trucks, trailers, and equipment.
• Keep vehicles clean, presentable, and consistent with company branding.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining designated cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Perform scheduled truck and equipment washing, including weekends as needed.
• Report damaged or missing vehicle decals and other branding concerns.

Qualifications

• Creative, outgoing, dependable, and self-motivated.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Ability to capture quality photos and videos using a smartphone.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to perform both marketing and physical, hands-on tasks.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and equipment washing.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred but Not Required

• Experience in marketing, social media, photography, or content creation.
• Familiarity with Canva or basic video editing applications.
• Experience coordinating events or community outreach.
• Knowledge of the tree care, landscaping, construction, or outdoor service industries.

What We’re Looking For

Someone who takes pride in representing a local business, brings fresh ideas to the table, and understands that every detail—from a clean company truck to a great social media post—contributes to our reputation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in developing their marketing skills while gaining hands-on experience with a growing, community-focused company.

Compensation: Based on experience and demonstrated skills.

Schedule: Flexible, with weekend availability required as scheduled.

Location: Half Moon Bay / La Honda, CA, with travel to local events and job sites.

Join Brush Hog Tree Care and help us grow our presence in the communities we serve!

This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who enjoys working with tools and equipment, staying organized, and helping a busy operation run smoothly. The majority of work will take place in a shop and yard environment, with occasional driving and travel for deliveries, parts pickups, and other company needs. We’re looking for a team player who takes initiative, communicates well, works safely, and takes pride in keeping things clean, organized, and ready to go.

Key Responsibilities

Shop & Equipment Support

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop and yard environment.
• Assist with routine maintenance and minor repairs on tools and equipment.
• Organize tools, equipment, materials, and shop supplies.
• Monitor inventory and restock supplies as needed.
• Wash and maintain company trucks, trailers, tools, and equipment.
• Help ensure equipment and supplies are ready for daily field operations.

Driving, Deliveries & Logistics

• Safely operate company vehicles to transport tools, materials, parts, and equipment.
• Pick up and drop off parts and equipment for service or repair.
• Perform routine vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Follow all company driving policies, traffic laws, and safety requirements.

General Operations

• Assist with firewood orders, including loading and deliveries.
• Prepare and protect firewood and materials ahead of rain or changing weather conditions.
• Maintain shop supplies, including lubricants, safety equipment, PPE, and first aid supplies.
• Assist with loading, unloading, organizing, and moving materials and equipment.
• Support the operations team with other shop, yard, and logistical duties as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and perform physical work throughout the day.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, equipment, and basic mechanical tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Dependable attendance and good time-management skills.
• Clear, consistent communication.
• Ability to follow instructions and established safety procedures.
• Willingness to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to understand and communicate work instructions and safety information in English.
• Conversational Spanish is a plus!

Ideal candidates are dependable, proactive, mechanically inclined, and able to recognize what needs to be done without waiting to be asked.

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated skill level.

Company Perks:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

A safety-first culture and professional workplace

Calsavers Roth IRA

Job specific equipment and safety gear provided

Paid holidays

Boot Reimbursement up to $150 

Professional development opportunities

Advancement opportunities - we promote from within!

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees

Brush Hog Tree Care, Inc. “Brush Hog” is a premier provider of comprehensive tree care and land management services. With a commitment to quality, safety, and environmental stewardship, we serve residential, commercial, and municipal clients with a full range of specialized services. Our team of skilled professionals brings over 20 years of experience and a passion for maintaining the health, safety, and beauty of the trees and landscapes in our community. We value teamwork, integrity, respect, believing in making a positive impact, while rewarding our team member’s performance. This unique combination results in a caring, collaborative, and compassionate environment that is driven by safety and a strong competitive spirit. At Brush Hog you will spend your time learning, collaborating, having fun, and taking pride in the work that we do daily to support our customers and the health and wellbeing of the great outdoors. 

Our Company Perks

A safety-first culture and professional workplace

Competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

Calsavers Roth IRA

Job specific equipment and safety gear provided

Boot Reimbursement up to $150.00

Paid holidays

Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources

Advancement opportunities - we promote from within!

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Climbing Arborist Crew Leader at Brush Hog Tree Care Inc. The role requires hands-on work in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a Climbing Arborist Crew Leader, you'll lead a 2-5 person tree care crew while managing safe and productive performance of all aspects of arboriculture, including:

Pruning trees

Rigging

Cabling and bracing

Removal of hazardous trees

Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, leaf blowers, chippers, tractor, aerial lifts, etc.)

Implementing work zone safety procedures

Performing and reporting job-site inspections with proper planning and execution of assigned work and tasks (i.e. tailgate safety meetings, job briefings at each job site, etc.)

Collaboratively working with Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft

Tree identification knowledge and industry pruning guidelines

Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties

Mentoring and training employees

Traffic and pedestrian control, and other relevant duties as operationally necessary

Drive company vehicles and equipment (as needed)

Assist aerial workers and tree care crew in all aspects of tree care and removal

Able to work with and without direct supervision

This is a senior-level role that reports directly to the General Foreman

Qualifications

A passion for nature, the environment, and love of the outdoors!

A positive attitude and ability to participate within a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to work year-round in all weather conditions.

Required: Valid class C driver’s license with a clean record

Required: Reliable transportation to the job site. Many of our job sites cannot be reached by public transportation, Uber, scooter, or bike. We serve the San Francisco Bay Area and greater Northern California Counties. This position is based out of La Honda, CA

Required: You must live within a 45 minute commute of La Honda, CA. Please calculate your morning commute using Google maps with an arrival time of 7:30AM. Map your home address to this work address: 8181 La Honda Rd La Honda CA. If you live outside of this area and do not plan to relocate, please do not apply.

Preferred: Minimum 4 years experience in tree care or forestry

Preferred: Minimum 4 years experience climbing

Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist ®, ISA Certified Tree Worker ®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional ®

Preferred: Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B without air brake restriction

Preferred: Minimum 2 years of experience operating skid steers or excavators

Speaks/Reads English. Being bilingual is a plus.

Preferred: Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field

Physical Demands Of This Role

While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be subject to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. These physical demands described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Brush Hog Tree Care, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at (650) 400-7280 or at careers@brushhogtreecare.com

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%

Pay: based upon experience

Hours:
40 per week (overtime available)

Benefits:

CalSavers, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Safety equipment provided, and more!

Introduction:

We are seeking a highly organized and efficient Administrative Assistant to join our team. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the team, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings and events, and handling a variety of tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the office. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage calendars and schedules for the team, including coordinating meetings and appointments

• Answer phone calls and respond to emails in a timely and professional manner

• Greet and assist visitors and clients

• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages

• File and maintain electronic and hard copy documents

• Assist with event planning and coordination

• Perform light office duties, such as ordering supplies and maintaining equipment

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role is required

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency with computer systems and software, such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and Gmail

• Excellent organization and time management skills

• Ability to multitask and handle a high-volume workload

• Fluency in English is required; conversational Spanish is a plus

Company Perks:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

A safety-first culture and professional workplace

Calsavers Roth IRA

Job specific equipment and safety gear provided

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Advancement opportunities - we promote from within!

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees

Brush Hog Tree Care, Inc. “Brush Hog” is a premier provider of comprehensive tree care and land management services. With a commitment to quality, safety, and environmental stewardship, we serve residential, commercial, and municipal clients with a full range of specialized services. Our team of skilled professionals brings over 20 years of experience and a passion for maintaining the health, safety, and beauty of the trees and landscapes in our community. We value teamwork, integrity, respect, believing in making a positive impact, while rewarding our team member’s performance. This unique combination results in a caring, collaborative, and compassionate environment that is driven by safety and a strong competitive spirit. At Brush Hog you will spend your time learning, collaborating, having fun, and taking pride in the work that we do daily to support our customers and the health and wellbeing of the great outdoors. 

Qualifications

A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors 

A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to participate within a multidisciplinary team

Ability to work year-round performing manual labor in all weather conditions

Required: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Required: Reliable transportation to the job site. Many of our job sites cannot be reached by public transportation, Uber, scooter, or bike. We serve the San Francisco Bay Area and greater Northern California Counties. This position is based out of La Honda, CA

Required: You must live within a 45 minute commute of La Honda, CA. Please calculate your morning commute using Google maps with an arrival time of 7:30AM. Map your home address to this work address: 8181 La Honda Rd La Honda CA. If you live outside of this area and do not plan to relocate, please do not apply.

Preferred: Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture experience

Preferred: Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field

Speaks/Reads English. Being bilingual is a plus. 

Job Summary

As an Arborist Ground Operations Specialist, you'll join Brush Hog's tree care crew. This mid-level role offers hands-on work in tree and shrub care for commercial and residential properties. You'll assist foremen, climbers, and fellers to manage the work site and interact with the public, all while reporting to the Crew Leaders, Supervisors and General Foreman and playing a vital role in the team.

Gaining on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including:

Pruning trees

Rigging

Cabling and bracing

Removal of hazardous trees

Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, leaf blowers, chippers, tractor, aerial lifts, etc.)

Implementing work zone safety procedures

Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft

Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties

Traffic and pedestrian control, and other relevant duties as operationally necessary

Drive trucks with trailers; including daily safety inspection before operating

Assist aerial workers and other around crew members 

in all aspects of tree care and removal

Keep the job site safe & organized, drag & chip brush, rake & clean up the job site Able to work with and without direct supervision

About Us

Brush Hog Tree Care, Inc. "Brush Hog" is a premier provider of comprehensive tree care and land management services. With a commitment to quality, safety, and environmental stewardship, we serve residential, commercial, and municipal clients with a full range of specialized services. Our team of skilled professionals brings over 20 years of experience and a passion for maintaining the health, safety, and beauty of the trees and landscapes in our community.

We value teamwork, integrity, respect, believing in making a positive impact, while rewarding our team member's performance. This unique combination results in a caring, collaborative, and compassionate environment that is driven by a strong competitive spirit.

At Brush Hog you will spend your time learning, collaborating, having fun, and taking pride in the work that we do daily to support our customers and the health and wellbeing of the great outdoors.

Physical Demands Of This Role

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is subject to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.These physical demands described must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Our Company Perks

A safety-first culture and professional workplace

Competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

Calsavers Roth IRA

Job specific equipment and safety gear provided

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources

Advancement opportunities - we promote from within!

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees Brush Hog Tree Care, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at (650) 400-7280 or at careers@brushhogtreecare.com

Job Type: Full Time

• Travel Expectations: Up to 25%