Description
We are currently looking to bring in 2 professional arborists looking for some winter Costa Rican sunshine and excited to work in a jungle canopy.  We are looking for hard working, self-starters with experience in removing trees in and around buildings and orchard spaces. We are falling behind on our tree work and need a boost to help us catch back up in this area.

We are looking for 2 people who can work together to join our team for 2 weeks or more this dry season (December through March).

Qualifications

  • Relevant professional arborist experience.

  • Interest in the culture and mission of Rancho Mastatal.

  • Ability to abide by all Rancho Mastatal policies.

  • Ability to commit to agreed upon time frame.

Optional but helpful qualifications

  • Spanish language abilities.

Timeframe
Between December and April, 2027.

What you Give

  • Equipment sourcing and organization prior to arrival.

  • Training and working with Rancho Mastatal core team members.

  • Treework around our campus and private wildlife refuge.

What you Get

  • Two hearty and delicious meals a day sourced locally and cooked lovingly by our team.

  • Housing in one of our unique naturally built structures.

  • Access to all the Ranch’s amenities, including the wildlife reserve, hiking trails, waterfalls and rivers, our extensive library, and working farm.

  • In-country travel expenses to and from the Ranch.

  • An opportunity to live and work with our team of sustainability professionals and instructors in the beautiful town of Mastatal.

Inventory
Following is a basic inventory of what we have on hand and the equipment on site that you would have at your disposal.

  • 2 flip lines 

  • Ropes of various lengths, sizes and diameters

  • 2 full harnesses

  • 2 crotch harnesses

  • 1 throwing line

  • 2 Stihl MS230 chainsaws

  • 1 Husky 576 chainsaw w/28" bar and Alaskan mill

  • 3 pruning saws

  • An assortment of carabiners

  • An assortment of straps and webbing

  • 1 scender

  • 2 grigris

  • An assortment of pulleys

  • 1 come-along

Following is a "wish list”:

  • Climbing spikes

  • Bull line

  • Pulleys for bull line

  • Smaller harness

  • More caribiners

  • Saw lanyards

  • Handsaws and clips/sheaths

  • Knee pads

  • Bug eyes

  • Felling wedges

  • Peavey 

Contact
Please send us an email at info@ranchomastatal.com or a WhatsApp message to +506 8539-1404 if you are interested in this posting.  Please help us find the right person by sharing this opportunity with your network of friends and colleagues.