Arborist Grounds Specialist – Tree Care & Maintenance

Spring Grove Cemetery & Funeral Homes; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Grove Cemetery & Funeral Homes is seeking a Horticulture Arborist to support the Horticulture and Grounds team. Responsibilities include pruning, planting, disease recognition, and coordinating outside tree work with arborists and the Director.

The role requires safety training and physical readiness for outdoor conditions. As part of the grounds team, you will maintain equipment, assist with floral and wreath placements, and help with interment and nursery activities.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification by passing the Certified Arborist Exam is required or pursued.
• Minimum of one year grounds experience, preferably in grounds maintenance, landscaping, and arborist work.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers in-person, electronically, and on the phone.
• Repair, fertilize, water, prune trees and woody plants; remove dead or diseased trees.
• Maintain and update Woody Plant Collection on a yearly basis.
• Plant and transplant woody plants: hole preparation, backfilling, staking, pruning, watering, mulching.
• Recognize diseases and insect problems; apply appropriate treatments.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent worker

Customer first

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Arborist Exam

Tools

Chainsaws

Loader

Mini Skid Steer

Aerial lift

Chipper

Climbing/rigging gear

Job description

Spring Grove Cemetery & Funeral Homes is seeking a Horticulture Arborist to support the Horticulture and Grounds team. Responsibilities include pruning, planting, disease recognition, and coordinating outside tree work with arborists and the Director.

The role requires safety training and physical readiness for outdoor conditions. As part of the grounds team, you will maintain equipment, assist with floral and wreath placements, and help with interment and nursery activities.