Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical, dental, vision, life, anddis

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Educational/credential pay increases

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement

Training and development resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Harrisburg, PA is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join a professional tree care crew. This entry-level position offers hands-on training and mentoring to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture on commercial and residential properties.

You will learn pruning, rigging, cabling, and removal of hazardous trees while operating equipment and adhering to safety policies. A valid driver's license is required and growth opportunities are available within Bartlett's

Qualifications

• On-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture.
• Ability to learn pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing techniques.
• Maintain and operate equipment and follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Prune trees and shrubs on commercial and residential properties.
• Perform rigging, cabling and bracing as trained.
• Remove hazardous trees when instructed.
• Operate and maintain hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Follow work zone safety procedures and safety rules.
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.

Skills

Safety-first

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Outdoor stamina

Weather endurance

Education

Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture related degree (preferred)

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.

Harrisburg PA

Production Arborist

9/28/2026

Regular Full-Time