Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett Tree Experts; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities - promotions

Medical, dental, vision, life, and(dis

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Industry credential/license pay raises

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Training and education resources

Job summary

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join our field crew in Greer, SC. You will gain hands-on experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties, with on-the-job training and strong safety emphasis.

We offer competitive pay, a safety-first culture, advancement opportunities, and benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, and uniforms. Join a dedicated team at Bartlett to grow in arboriculture.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training will teach all aspects of arboriculture.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Prior tree care, landscaping, or horticulture experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist arborists with pruning and tree care tasks.
• Support rigging, cabling, and bracing operations.
• Remove hazardous trees and perform debris cleanup.
• Operate hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
• Learn safety rules and adapt to a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Tree care

Driver's license

Willingness to learn

Outdoor work

Education

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Rigging gear

Job description

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.

Greer

SC

Production Arborist

10/29/2026

Regular Full-Time