Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett; Mount Desert (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities - we promote

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Industry credential/license pay boosts

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Training and continuing education

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an Arborist Ground Person in Mount Desert, ME. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, a safety-first environment, and the chance to grow within a company known for excellence in arboriculture.

You will learn to perform pruning, rigging, cabling, removals, and operate hand tools and equipment while supporting Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on residential and commercial properties. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position offering hands-on training in arboriculture.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Experience in tree care preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, removals.
• Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Implementing work zone safety procedures.
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping and parking duties.

Education

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

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
  • Rigging
  • Cabling and bracing
  • Removals
  • 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 OR prior experience working in the tree care industry is preferred but not required

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Mount Desert

ME

Production Arborist

10/16/2026

Regular Full-Time