Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett; Village of East Syracuse (NY); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hourly pay

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Health insurance (medical, dental, vis

401k retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Credential/license pay increases

Uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment

Boot reimbursement

Training & continuing education

Résumé du poste

Bartlett Tree Experts in Syracuse, NY is hiring an Arborist Ground Person to join a professional tree care crew. This entry-level role offers hands-on, on-the-job training in pruning, rigging, cabling, and removing hazardous trees on commercial and residential properties.

You will operate hand tools, chainsaws, chippers and other equipment safely, learn work-zone safety, and assist Arborist Climbers on ground and aloft.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with on-the-job training in arboriculture.
• Must be able to perform manual labor outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture or related field preferred but not required.

Responsabilités

• Pruning trees
• Rigging
• Cabling and bracing
• Removal of hazardous trees
• Operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts)
• Implementing work zone safety procedures
• Assisting Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders on ground and aloft
• Assisting with driving, backing, dumping and parking duties
• Learn safety rules and company policies
• Demonstrate passion for nature and outdoor work

Connaissances

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Formation

Arboriculture/forestry/related degree preferred

Outils

Hand tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Description du poste

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

• $18.00 - $22.00 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.

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.

Syracuse

NY

Production Arborist

10/23/2026

Regular Full-Time