Arborist Ground Person — Training & Safety

Bartlett; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Uniforms provided

PPE gear

Boot reimbursement

Training programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Santa Barbara is hiring an Arborist Ground Person to join a professional tree-care crew. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, exposure to pruning, rigging, cabling, tree removal, equipment operation, and strict safety adherence on residential and commercial properties.

Qualifying candidates should have a passion for nature and outdoors, a valid drivers license, and a degree in Arboriculture or related field is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture.
• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• Valid drivers license.
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a 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, maintaining equipment, and implementing work zone safety procedures.
• Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders on ground and aloft; driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
• Adhering to safety rules and company safety policies.

Skills

Passion for nature

Education

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

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts in Santa Barbara is hiring an Arborist Ground Person to join a professional tree-care crew. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, exposure to pruning, rigging, cabling, tree removal, equipment operation, and strict safety adherence on residential and commercial properties.

Qualifying candidates should have a passion for nature and outdoors, a valid drivers license, and a degree in Arboriculture or related field is preferred but not required.