Description
We are currently looking to bring in a professional arborist looking for some winter Costa Rican sunshine and excited to work in a jungle canopy. We are looking for a hard working, self-starter with experience in removing tricky trees in and around multiple buildings and orchard spaces.The Ranch team has a plethora of skills but with our limited time we are currently unable to do it all. 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 an experienced person or people (ideally 2 people who can work together) to join our team for 2 weeks or more this November to help us remove some potentially dangerous trees in and around our orchard spaces.
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 January 8 and January 23, 2023.
What you Give
Equipment sourcing and organization prior to arrival.
Training and working with Rancho Mastatal core team members.
Milling and sawing logs with an Alaskan chainsaw mill.
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.