Arborist Ground Person: Entry-Level Outdoor Care

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Uniforms, PPE & equipment provided

Boot reimbursement

Training & development

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is hiring an Arborist Ground Person to join a safety‑minded tree care team. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on training in pruning, rigging, cabling, and hazard removal on residential and commercial properties.

You'll learn equipment operation, safety procedures, and teamwork with climbers and crew leaders. A valid driver's license is required and candidates with related horticulture experience are preferred.

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 or related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Passion for nature

Willingness to learn

Team player

Positive attitude

Driver's license

Outdoor manual labor

Education

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture/Plant Science or related field

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts is hiring an Arborist Ground Person to join a safety‑minded tree care team. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on training in pruning, rigging, cabling, and hazard removal on residential and commercial properties.

You'll learn equipment operation, safety procedures, and teamwork with climbers and crew leaders. A valid driver's license is required and candidates with related horticulture experience are preferred.