Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett Tree Experts; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision, life &dis

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Advancement opportunities from within

Uniforms, PPE, gear & equipment

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Training & education programs

Zusammenfassung

Bartlett Tree Experts in Santa Monica, CA is seeking an Arborist Ground Person for an entry-level, hands-on role. You will work with experienced arborists on pruning, rigging, cabling, and hazardous-tree removal, gaining practical field experience in a safe, professional environment.

You will learn equipment operation, safety procedures, and grow professionally through training and development opportunities. Competitive pay, benefits, and advancement await the right candidate.

Qualifikationen

• Willingness to learn and participate in a safety program.
• Interest in outdoor, year-round manual labor.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or related field is preferred but not required.

Aufgaben

• Pruning trees
• Rigging
• Cabling and bracing
• Removal of hazardous trees
• Maintaining equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
• Implementing work zone safety procedures
• Assisting Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft
• Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties

Kenntnisse

Valid driver's license

Willingness to learn

Outdoor work

Ausbildung

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Jobbeschreibung

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.

• $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
• 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.

Santa Monica

CA

Production Arborist

10/30/2026

Regular Full-Time