Arborist: In-Home Tree Health & Pruning Expert

Moon Valley Nursery Inc; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking an experienced Tree Care Specialist/Arborist to perform in-home consultations, provide expert pruning, and offer professional recommendations to homeowners on the health and long-term care of their trees. This role requires hands-on climbing, pruning and removal expertise, with a passion for educating customers.

Ideal candidates are ISA certified or able to obtain within a year, with 5+ years of tree care experience or 3+ years of crew leadership.

Qualifications

• ISA certified arborist preferred or the ability to obtain within a year.
• 5+ years of professional tree care experience or 3+ years of crew management.
• Proficient in safe climbing techniques and tree rigging practices.
• Strong communication and customer-facing experience; sales knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of Southwest tree species, desert climates, and regional plant health issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tree inspections for health, structure, and safety.
• Lightly prune and shape trees through climbing and on-ground techniques.
• Inspect soil and tree wells for drainage and water penetration.
• Recommend watering schedules based on seasonal changes.
• Evaluate signs of disease, pests, and nutritional deficiencies.
• Apply or recommend fertilization and treatment solutions.
• Remove or adjust tree staking; inspect trunk caliper and strength.
• Wrap/paint trunks to protect from sunscald or pests.
• Serve as trusted advisor during on-site home consultations.
• Recommend Moon Valley products and services aligned with customer needs.
• Maintain notes in CRM systems.
• Close on services and product recommendations during visits.

Skills

ISA certified arborist

Crew management

Climbing

Tree rigging

Customer-facing

Tree health knowledge

Sales knowledge (nice-to-have)

Communication

Plant health identification

Education

BS in Agriculture or Horticulture

Job description

Moon Valley Nurseries is seeking an experienced Tree Care Specialist/Arborist to perform in-home consultations, provide expert pruning, and offer professional recommendations to homeowners on the health and long-term care of their trees. This role requires hands-on climbing, pruning and removal expertise, with a passion for educating customers.

Ideal candidates are ISA certified or able to obtain within a year, with 5+ years of tree care experience or 3+ years of crew leadership.