Arborist Climber - Tree Care & Storm Cleanup

Malcarnecorporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time year-round employment

Paid Time Off

Paid vacation time

Paid Family Leave

Opportunities for advancement

Safety-focused crew environment

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Malcarne Tree is hiring an experienced Tree Climber / Arborist to join our team in New York. The role involves hands-on tree care, climbing, operating chainsaws, and performing safe, professional tree work.

You will assist with removals, pruning, storm cleanup, and general tree care tasks alongside crew leaders and ground crew. The ideal candidate has climbing experience, familiarity with rigging and equipment, and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Hands-on tree care experience required.
• Comfortable climbing, operating chainsaws, and working around equipment.
• Knowledge of safe climbing practices and tree care operations.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using proper rope, saddle, harness, and climbing techniques.
• Perform tree removals, pruning, trimming, and storm damage cleanup.
• Safely operate chainsaws, pole saws, hand saws, rigging equipment, and related tree care tools.
• Set ropes, rig limbs, lower branches, and assist with controlled removals.
• Work from the ground, in trees, and from aerial lift equipment when needed.
• Identify hazards such as dead limbs, weak unions, power lines, decay, and unsafe work conditions.
• Communicate clearly with ground crew, equipment operators, and supervisors.
• Assist with job site setup, cleanup, brush handling, chipping, and loading materials.
• Follow all company safety procedures and industry best practices.
• Maintain and inspect climbing gear, saws, ropes, and other equipment.
• Provide professional, respectful service while working on client properties.
• Assist with landscaping or general outdoor labor tasks as needed

Skills

Tree climbing

Chainsaw operation

Rigging

Rope climbing

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Tools

Bucket truck

Chipper

Stump grinder

Job description

Malcarne Tree is hiring an experienced Tree Climber / Arborist to join our team in New York. The role involves hands-on tree care, climbing, operating chainsaws, and performing safe, professional tree work.

You will assist with removals, pruning, storm cleanup, and general tree care tasks alongside crew leaders and ground crew. The ideal candidate has climbing experience, familiarity with rigging and equipment, and a strong safety mindset.