Arborist & Tree Care Specialist — On‑Site Home Consultations

Moon Valley Nursery Inc; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; 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, plus strong customer education and service.

You will inspect trees, advise on watering, disease issues, and speak with customers to close on Moon Valley products and services during visits.

Qualifications

• ISA certification preferred or ability to obtain within 1 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 and desert climates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tree inspections for health, structure, and safety.
• Light pruning and shaping through climbing and on-the-ground techniques.
• Inspect soil and tree wells for drainage and water penetration.
• Recommend watering schedules based on seasonal changes and tree needs.
• Evaluate signs of disease, pest infestations, and nutritional deficiencies.
• Wrap/paint trunks to protect from sunscald or pests; remove or adjust staking as needed.

Skills

ISA certified arborist

Safe climbing techniques

Tree rigging

Customer-facing communication

Sales knowledge

Southwest species knowledge

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, plus strong customer education and service.

You will inspect trees, advise on watering, disease issues, and speak with customers to close on Moon Valley products and services during visits.