Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett; Summerland; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Insurance (Life LTD ADD)

RPP Plan, HSA & vacation

Credential pay increases

Uniforms, PPE, gear

Boot reimbursement

Training & education

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Summerland, BC is seeking an Arborist Ground Person for an entry-level role offering hands-on training in arboriculture. You will join a tree-care crew and gain practical field experience on commercial and residential properties, working under safety procedures.

This position provides on-the-job learning with opportunities for advancement, and a safety-first culture with company-supported training and equipment use.

Qualifications

• Interest in outdoor work year-round and learning on the job.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Positive attitude and ability to work on a team.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform all aspects of arboriculture: pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, removals.
• Properly maintaining and operating tools and equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Follow work zone safety procedures and safety rules.
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft, and with driving and parking duties.

Skills

Passion for nature

Outdoor work year-round

Valid driver's license

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Arboriculture or related field

Job description

Summary

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.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

• A safety-first culture and professionalworkplace
• Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
• Life, LTD, ADD, medical and dental
• RPP Plan, Healthcare spending account, and paid vacation and holidays
• Industry credential/license pay increases
• Company-paid uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Boot reimbursement up to $200
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

Responsibilities

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
  • Rigging
  • Cabling and bracing
  • Removals
  • 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

Qualifications

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
• Degree or Certificate in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred but not required

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location : Name

Summerland

Location : State/Province

BC

Category

Production Arborist

Type

Regular Full-Time