Arborist Ground Person

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Mount Desert (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Uniforms, PPE, gear and equipment

Boot reimbursement

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is hiring an Arborist Ground Person in Mount Desert, ME. You will join a tree care crew, gaining hands‑on experience in pruning, rigging, cabling, removals, and equipment operation on residential and commercial properties.

The role emphasizes safety, learning through field training, and collaboration with arborists. This entry‑level position offers growth opportunities and professional development within Bartlett's safety‑focused culture.

Qualifications

• Pass a criminal background check.
• Interest in outdoor year‑round manual labor.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Willingness to learn in a multi‑disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Learn on‑the‑job to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture.
• Assist with pruning, rigging, cabling/bracing, removals, and equipment operation.
• Follow safety rules and company safety policies.
• Support Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.

Skills

Nature lover

Team player

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Arboriculture or related field

Job description

Overview

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.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

• A safety-first culture and professionalworkplace
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Location : Name

Mount Desert

Location : State/Province

ME

Category

Production Arborist

Type

Regular Full-Time