Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett Tree Experts; Scarborough (ME); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities - internally

Medical, dental, vision, life, anddis

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Industry credential/license pay raises

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement up to $150

Training and continuing education

Research Laboratories resources in NC

Descripción de la vacante

Bartlett Tree Experts in Portland, ME is seeking an Arborist Ground Person for an entry-level opportunity to learn arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training. The role supports a professional tree care crew on commercial and residential properties and emphasizes safety, learning, and career development.

As part of Bartlett’s team, you will assist with pruning, rigging, cabling, and removal of hazardous trees, while gaining experience with equipment and work-zone safety in all weather.

Formación

• Willingness to learn and follow safety rules
• Interest in working outdoors year-round
• Valid driver’s license required
• Degree in a related field is preferred but not required

Responsabilidades

• Learn on-the-job to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including pruning trees, rigging, cabling and bracing
• Assist with removal of hazardous trees and proper equipment maintenance (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts)
• Follow work zone safety procedures and assist Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties
• Adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies

Conocimientos

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Valid driver\'s license

Educación

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or related field

Descripción del empleo

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.

We offer competitive compensation, as well as

• 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.

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
• 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.

Production Arborist

Portland

ME

11/2/2026

Regular Full-Time