Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett Tree Experts; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts seeks an Arborist Ground Person, an entry-level role offering hands-on training in tree care and maintenance. The position promotes a safety-first culture, and offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a leading company in the arboriculture field. Candidates should possess a passion for the outdoors and a commitment to ongoing learning.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Access to training and continuing education programs

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Prior experience in tree care, landscaping or horticulture is preferred.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform pruning, rigging, cabling, and tree removal.
• Maintain and operate equipment safely.
• Adhere to all safety rules and company policies.

Skills

Safety procedures

Manual labor

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Hand tools

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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.

We offer competitive compensation, as well as

• A safety-first culture and professional workplace
• Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development
• Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Boot reimbursement up to $150
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC
  
  
  

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

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.

Pisgah Forest

NC

Production Arborist

6/20/2025

Regular Full-Time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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