Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Credential/license pay increases

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Training and development resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Hilton Head Island, SC, is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join our tree care crew and gain practical field experience on commercial and residential properties. This entry-level role emphasizes on-the-job training, safety, and professional development within a supportive team.

You will learn pruning, rigging, cabling, removal of hazardous trees, and operating hand tools, saws, chippers, and lifts while contributing to a safe, outdoor work environment year-round.

Qualifications

• Entry-level opportunity with on-the-job training
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Willingness to work outdoors year-round in all weather
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR
• Experience in tree care, landscaping, forestry or horticulture preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Pruning trees, rigging, cabling and bracing as part of the ground crew
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties
• Learn safety rules and company safety policies
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment safely
• Adhere to work zone safety procedures

Skills

Safety minded

Team player

Outdoor work

Willing to learn

Criminal background check

Education

Degree in Arboriculture or related field 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

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
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• 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 and clean motor vehicle record
• 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.

Hilton Head

SC

Production Arborist

9/25/2026

Regular Full-Time