Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett Tree Experts; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Access to training and education programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Santa Barbara, CA, is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join their team. This entry-level position offers practical training in scientific tree and shrub care. You will assist experienced arborists with various tasks, including pruning, rigging, and maintaining equipment. A passion for nature, teamwork, and the outdoors is essential. Prior experience is preferred but not required. The job includes competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, fostering professional growth.

Qualifications

• Interest in outdoor work year-round and manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Prior experience in tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the tree care crew with pruning, rigging, and hazardous tree removal.
• Learn to operate and maintain tools like chainsaws and chippers.
• Adhere to all safety rules and policies.

Skills

Passion for nature

Willingness to learn

Team participation

Education

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science

Job description

Arborist Ground Person

Location: US-CA-Santa Barbara

Type: Regular Full-Time

ID: 2026-34650

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

• $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.

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.