Arborist Ground Person

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

As an Arborist Ground Person, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training.

As an Arborist Ground Person, you will play an important role in:

• →Learning through 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, chippers, and aerial lifts)
  • →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
• →Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• Interest in working outdoors year-round performing manual labor in all weather conditions
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
• Valid driver's license
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.