Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett Tree Experts; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$17.50 - $19.00 per hour

Safety-first culture and professional‑

Advancement opportunities

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Industry credential/license pay raises

Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear,和

Boot reimbursement up to 150

Training & continuing education

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Olympia, WA is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join a safety‑focused tree care crew. You will gain hands‑on training in pruning, rigging, cabling, and hazardous removal while supporting climbers on the ground and aloft.

This entry‑level role emphasizes on‑the‑job learning, equipment operation, and adherence to safety policies, with advancement potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and outdoors.
• Willing to work outdoors year-round in all weather.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a team.
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Degree in related fields preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job to safely perform all arboriculture tasks.
• Prune trees, rigging, cabling, bracing, removal of hazardous trees.
• Operate equipment safely: hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts.
• Maintain work zone safety procedures.
• Support Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Arboriculture/Forestry degree

Environmental/Plant science degree

Tools

Chainsaws & chippers

Aerial lifts

Hand tools

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:

• $17.50 - $19.00 per hour
• 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 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.

Location : Name

Olympia

Location : State/Province

WA

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

10/23/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time