Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett Tree Experts; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boot reimbursement

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Professional development

Uniforms and PPE provided

Equipment provided

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Olympia, WA is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join a professional crew for hands-on, science-based tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This entry-level opportunity emphasizes practical field experience and on-the-job training.

You will learn pruning, rigging, cabling, and safe equipment operation while adhering to safety policies and contributing to a safety-first culture and potential career development.

Qualifications

• A passion for nature and the outdoors.
• Willingness to perform manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture experience preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, removal of hazards.
• Properly maintain and operate equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts).
• Implement work zone safety procedures and assist arborist climbers and crew leaders on ground and aloft.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety culture

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Arboriculture

Job description

Arborist Ground Person

Location: US-WA-Olympia

Type: Regular Full-Time

ID: 2026-35351

Category: Production Arborist

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:

• $17.50 - $19.00 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.

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 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

Qualifications

• 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.