Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett Tree Experts; Scarborough (ME); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Uniforms PPE

Boot Reimbursement

Training Programs

Descripción de la vacante

Bartlett Tree Experts in Portland, ME, seeks an Arborist Ground Person for an entry-level role. You will join a tree care crew, gain practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on residential and commercial properties, and receive on-the-job training in a safety-focused environment.

This position emphasizes learning, hands-on practice, and contributing to safe work zones while supporting experienced arborists and climbers in daily tasks.

Formación

• Interest in working outdoors year-round performing manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn and participate in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Valid driver's license.
• Arboriculture/forestry-related degree preferred but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Learn on-the-job safety procedures and arboriculture tasks under supervision.
• Prune trees, assist with rigging, cabling, bracing, and removal of hazards.
• Operate tools and equipment responsibly and maintain a safe work zone.
• Support Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on the ground and aloft.

Conocimientos

Outdoor work

Safety-minded

Team player

Willing to learn

Educación

High school diploma

Arboriculture degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

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 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

Portland

Location : State/Province

ME

Category

Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: englishcareers

11/2/2026

Type

Regular Full-Time