Description:

The following is a list of primary duties which are essential functions of the Arborist Supply Coordinator position.  This is consistent with our need to be flexible and responsive to the needs of Kramer Tree Specialists, Inc.  The employee who occupies this position is expected to assume any/all duties assigned by management.
 
Major Objectives:
The Arborist Supply Coordinator position is a full-time position that requires flexibility within work schedule times depending on needs of business operations.  The main objectives of the Arborist Supply Coordinator position are to organize and control the use of all supplies from the arborist supply room, and assess all field related incidents and repair/resolution needs as assigned. Duties include to efficiently and effectively assure that arborists tools, parts, and equipment are readily available, organized and in safe working order.  Maintain an inventory and check in/out process of arborists tools and equipment required for the production arborists to perform their jobs. Maintain an organized and clean arborist supply room, including supplement storage areas in yard of arborist materials. Handle and coordinate the timely and successful completion of client incident repairs as needed, including tracking and documentation.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate daily with the Production Manager to assure all pertinent tools and materials are purchased, maintained, and available for use to production staff as well as any other assigned staff needing equipment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to maintain current inventory and seek out new products and equipment for future use
• Develop and comply with the standard operating guidelines for the inventory of parts and perform light duty preventative maintenance and minor repairs to the arborist small engine tools and equipment

• Coordinating with small engine repair vendors to assure that arborist small engine equipment and tools are maintained and repaired when applicable.
• Perform and document a monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory tracking report of arborist equipment and tools, including consumables (i.e. fuel, oil, etc.), of the production crews both in West Chicago and Indiana with inventory reports issued to the Production Manager.

• Actively participate in the holiday lights program.  Providing support and assistance to assure that materials, tools, and equipment are available and functioning properly during the decorating season and that they are adequately prepared and ready for job completion. (Including inventory of materials)
• Assist with preparation of manual snow equipment (i.e. snowblowers, shovels, spreaders, etc.)
• Assess and coordinate all repairs of all incidents in field operations. Track and document all incidents including description, cause, costs and discussions with staff and respective manager(s).

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long period of times while working on equipment.
• Ability to identify problems and work in conjunction with others to implement effective solutions.
• Ability to drive small/medium trucks with trailers for equipment transport
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Basic computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of arboriculture services, tools and equipment
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is highly valuable.
• Small engine repair knowledge or ability to gain
• Preferred two years of arboriculture knowledge and experience.