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Server - Goat Tree

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$16.90/hr

Job Type Part-time Description Position Overview Goat Tree is a vibrant, all-day dining destination ... Key Responsibilities Guest Experience & Service Excellence * Deliver warm, personalized, and ...

Dollar Tree

Customer Service Associate I

Antioch, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $22.75/hr

We're seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience ... Part time 5875 Lone Tree Way,Antioch,California 94531-8586 08888 Dollar Tree From: 17 To: 17.5

Dollar Tree

Customer Service Associate II

Reseda, CA · On-site

$15.50 - $21.50/hr

As a Customer Service Associate II, you'll be responsible for assisting with the daily operations ... Part time 19337 Victory Blvd,Reseda,California 91335-6302 01084 Dollar Tree Min: 17.87 Max: 18

Dollar Tree

Customer Service Associate II

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$15.75 - $21.75/hr

As a Customer Service Associate II, you'll be responsible for assisting with the daily operations ... Part time 3080 Marlow Rd,Santa Rosa,California 95403-7950 05851 Dollar Tree From: 18.21 To: 18.5

Dollar Tree

Customer Service

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$15 - $20.75/hr

We're seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience ... Part time 3309 S Bristol St, Ste A,Santa Ana,California 92704-7262 04530 Dollar Tree From: 17 To ...

Dollar Tree

Customer Service Associate

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$17 - $23.50/hr

We're seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience ... Part time 1798 Miramonte Ave.,Mountain View,California 94040 10816 Dollar Tree From: 19.7 To: 20

Dollar Tree

Customer Service Associate

Brea, CA · On-site

$15 - $20.75/hr

We're seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience ... Part time 810 E. Imperial Highway,Brea,California 92821 10744 Dollar Tree From: 17 To: 17.5

Dollar Tree

Customer Service Associate

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$15.25 - $21/hr

We're seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience ... Part time 211 Cherry Ave.,Long Beach,California 90802 11449 Dollar Tree From: 17 To: 17.5

Dollar Tree

Customer Service Associate

El Centro, CA · On-site

$14.50 - $19.75/hr

We're seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience ... Part time 524 E Danenberg Dr,El Centro,California 92243 10964 Dollar Tree From: 16.5 To: 17

Dollar Tree

Customer Service Associate

Martinez, CA · On-site

$17 - $23.25/hr

We're seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience ... Part time 6668 Alhambra Ave,Martinez,California 94553 11430 Dollar Tree From: 17 To: 17.5

Dollar Tree

Customer Service Associate

Pismo Beach, CA · On-site

$15.50 - $21.50/hr

We're seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience ... Part time 531 Five Cities Drive,Pismo Beach,California 93449 11097 Dollar Tree From: 17 To: 17.5

Dollar Tree

customer service associate

Riverside, CA · On-site

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

We're seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience ... Part time 4033 Chicago Avenue, #b,Riverside,California 92507-5337 02770 Dollar Tree From: 17 To ...

Dollar Tree

Customer Service Associate

San Jose, CA · On-site

$17 - $23.50/hr

We're seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience ... Part time 2151 Monterey Hwy,San Jose,California 95125 10376 Dollar Tree From: 18.47 To: 18.5

Dollar Tree

Customer Service Associate

Hemet, CA · On-site

$14.50 - $20/hr

We're seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience ... Part time 1287 S State St.,Hemet,California 92543 11466 Dollar Tree From: 17 To: 17.5

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What are part time tree service jobs?

Part time tree service jobs involve working for a tree care company or as an independent contractor to perform tasks such as pruning, trimming, removing trees, clearing brush, and maintaining landscapes on a part-time schedule. Workers may also help with stump grinding, debris cleanup, and basic landscape maintenance. These roles require physical labor, knowledge of proper safety procedures, and sometimes the use of specialized equipment. Part time positions offer flexibility in hours, making them ideal for students, seasonal workers, or those seeking supplemental income. Experience is helpful but not always required, as many employers provide on-the-job training.

What is the difference between Part Time Tree Service vs Part Time Arborist?

AspectPart Time Tree ServicePart Time Arborist
CertificationsOSHA, Chainsaw Safety, ClimbingISA Certified Arborist, Safety Certifications
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, on-site tree removal, pruningOutdoor, tree health assessment, pruning
Employer & Industry UsageTree service companies, landscaping firmsArboriculture firms, landscaping companies

Part Time Tree Service workers focus on tree removal, pruning, and maintenance tasks, often requiring safety certifications and operating in outdoor environments. Part Time Arborists, on the other hand, are specialized in tree health assessment and pruning, typically holding ISA certification. While both roles work outdoors and in the same industry, arborists tend to have more specialized knowledge about tree biology and health.

What does a typical shift look like for someone working part-time in tree service?

A typical part-time shift in tree service often involves assisting with tree trimming, removal, or maintenance tasks under the supervision of experienced arborists. You may start your day by reviewing safety protocols, preparing tools and equipment, and traveling to job sites. Throughout the shift, you’ll help with clearing debris, using hand tools, and ensuring the work area remains safe and organized. Teamwork is essential, as you’ll coordinate with crew members to complete projects efficiently and safely. Flexibility is often required, since weather and client needs can influence scheduling and daily tasks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Part Time Tree Service worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Time Tree Service worker, you need a solid understanding of tree care, pruning, and safety protocols, often supported by experience or training in arboriculture. Familiarity with chainsaws, climbing gear, chippers, and sometimes certification in tree care or safety (such as OSHA) is typically required. Strong teamwork, communication, and attention to detail are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality tree maintenance work.
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Infographic showing various Part Time Tree Service job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Sales & Recruiting Admin, Entry Level

The Professional Tree Care Company

Berkeley, CA • On-site

$36/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

  • Are you currently living within a 40-minute commute of Berkeley, CA?
  • Do you have top-notch writing and editing skills?
  • Do you consider yourself an extrovert; someone who can strike up a conversation with customers easily?
  • If you answered yes to all three questions, please keep reading.

Common titles for this role may include Administrative Assistant, Entry-Level Recruiter, and Sales Support Specialist.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Join a fast-moving team in the tree care industry as a part-time Administrative Assistant who splits their time between making outbound sales calls and learning to become a recruiter. This is a hybrid role that requires strong writing/editing, accurate typing, personable phone outreach, and reliable transportation for local errands around Berkeley.
In all cases, our S&RA will be highly computer savvy, have experience working or volunteering in a role that required them be in contact with many people daily (retails, customer service, grocery store clerk, bartender, etc.)
Reporting to our Chief People & Strategy Officer, you will spend the first two hours of our day supporting our Client Services Manager by contacting clients to confirm they've received their written estimates. Later, you'll follow up with anyone who has not yet accepted a project bid and will do post-project email survey to ensure our clients consistently appreciate our services and would recommend us to others.
During the second portion of your day, you'll work inside our ATS (Applicant Tracking System) to find great matches to our open positions. You'll send out surveys, learn to read survey results, schedule then hold phone interviews, and pass the best candidates forward for review.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Since 1980, The Professional Tree Care Company has been trusted for tree services throughout Northern California. Based in Berkeley, CA, we service commercial, residential, and public works projects from Mendocino to Monterey, and from San Francisco to Sacramento.
What makes us unique? We recycle 100% of material removed from job sites at our own Green Waste Recycle Yard (greenwasterecycleyard dot com), create organic mulch and custom mill logs to make dimensional lumber. We also have the staff, equipment, resources, and experience to perform tree services at any scale.
Compensation and Benefits
  • Hourly rate of $24.00 per hour with overtime at 1.5 base rate/$36.00 per hour.
  • NOTE: This role is posted as part-time, 20 hours per week. In Q3, and if the budget allows, weekly hours may be increased to 30 or 40 hours, depending on the needs of these two departments
  • At 90 days of full-time employment, employees are eligible to purchase benefits: medical, dental, optical with PTC contributing 50%. FTEs (full-time employees) receive 5 paid holidays, 5 paid sick days, PTO (paid time off), etc.

Hours & Culture
  • Part-time/20 hours per week five (5) hours per day: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m.)
  • Casual dress in a relaxed work environment near Berkeley Bowl West

Key responsibilities
  • Outbound sales calling, leads/estimates follow-up, contact existing customers regarding new services, follow up with clients after project completion to understand their experience, document outcomes in CRM
  • Meet weekly performance targets for calls and candidate pipeline activities
  • Write and edit clear, concise email templates, job ads, call scripts, interview questions, and candidate communications.
  • Learn to review candidates, send surveys, learn to interpret survey results, screen candidates, coordinate on-site interviews, and support hiring/onboarding workflow.
  • Run local errands, deliver/pick up materials, occasionally take job-site photos
  • Candidates must provide their own transportation and will be reimbursed for errands

Required qualifications
  • Associate or bachelor's degree plus excellent written communication and editing skills
  • Fast and efficient typing
  • Outgoing, extraverted personality; comfortable making high-volume outbound phone calls and handling rejection professionally
  • Able to spend roughly 5 hours/day on outbound calls
  • Reliable personal transportation and willingness to run errands within the Berkeley area
  • Residence within a 40-minute commute of Berkeley, CA
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask across sales and recruiting priorities

Preferred
  • Bilingual English/Spanish (Commonly required for all jobs in the trades: tree care, construction, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, landscape, etc.
  • Experience with CRM (Customer Relationship Management software like Salesforce) or ATS (Applicant Tracking System like Breezy-HR or Workable) platforms
  • Previous experience making outbound calls

How to apply: Upload your resume being certain to have your Linkedin profile at the top near your name and cell number. Write a brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience. If you have one, include a short writing sample(email template, job ad, or edited document, etc.) Candidates who provide a cover letter will be reviewed first.

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