Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett Tree Experts; Vineyard Haven (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Starting pay $28–$33 per hour

Paid commuter ferry fees

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Equipment and PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Training resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Martha's Vineyard is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join our tree care crew. This entry‑level role provides hands‑on training in pruning, rigging, cabling, removal, tool operation, and safety. Starting pay is $28–$33 per hour based on experience, with benefits and opportunities for advancement within Bartlett’s Research Laboratories.

Qualifications

• Entry-level opportunity with hands-on, on-the-job training.
• Commitment to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform arboriculture tasks: pruning trees, rigging, cabling and bracing, removal of hazardous trees.
• Properly operate and maintain equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts).
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
• Follow work zone safety procedures and Bartlett safety rules.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety-minded

Team player

Willingness to learn

Valid driver's license

Education

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Environmental Science (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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
• Starting between $28.00 - $33.00, based on experience
• Paid commuter ferry fees, if needed
• 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.

Martha's Vineyard

MA

Production Arborist

8/21/2026

Regular Full-Time