Climber - Arbor/Tree Care

Mariani Enterprises, LLC; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Tuition Reimbursement (after one year)

Paid time Off

Pay Transparency

Job summary

Mariani Enterprises LLC seeks experienced Arbor Care Climbers in Wilton, CT. Join a growing team and perform pruning, trimming and removals on high-end residential properties, using ropes, harnesses, and ground equipment while upholding safety standards.

You will work with a crew to deliver top-quality service for Fairfield/Westchester clients, with pay based on experience and qualifications and opportunities to grow within a dynamic landscape company.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in climbing trees and performing tree care services, including pruning and take-downs.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce company safety protocols.
• Safely climb trees using ropes, harnesses, and climbing gear to perform pruning and take downs.
• Assist in the removal of trees when necessary, ensuring safety protocols are followed throughout the process.
• Assist in general tree care duties, such as mulching, stump grinding, and site cleanup.
• Operate ground-based equipment such as chippers, chainsaws, and stump grinders, when required.
• Support the Crew Leader in daily operations and ensure tasks are completed in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor.
• Communicate job progress, timelines, and any issues to the Crew Leader to ensure customer expectations are met.]

Skills

Tree climbing

Safety protocols

Equipment operation

Tools

Chainsaws

Ropes & harnesses

Job description

Work With The Best

We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.

Arbor Care / Tree Care Climber

Pay based on experience and qualifications.

Arbor Care Specialists (ACS) is seeking experienced Tree Care professionals to join our growing team! Located in Wilton, CT and servicing properties across Fairfield and Westchester counties, you will work on high-end residential properties putting your arbor knowledge to good use in keeping our clients’ properties looking great! We are looking for motivated and skilled Arbor Care Crew Climbers with 1-3 years of experience in climbing trees to join our dynamic team. You will assist with a variety of tree care services, including tree trimming, pruning, and removals. You will be responsible for safely climbing trees to perform these tasks, working alongside a team of arborists to deliver high-quality service to our clients. Aerial Lift Operation and CDL license are a strong plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce company safety protocols.
• Safely climb trees using ropes, harnesses, and climbing gear to perform pruning and take downs.
• Assist in the removal of trees when necessary, ensuring safety protocols are followed throughout the process.
• Assist in general tree care duties, such as mulching, stump grinding, and site cleanup.
• Operate ground‑based equipment such as chippers, chainsaws, and stump grinders, when required.
• Support the Crew Leader in daily operations and ensure tasks are completed in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor.
• Communicate job progress, timelines, and any issues to the Crew Leader to ensure customer expectations are met.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of hands‑on experience in climbing trees and performing tree care services, including pruning and take‑downs.
• Familiarity with tree species, growth patterns, and general tree health is a plus.
• Experience using chainsaws, ropes, harnesses, and other tree climbing equipment.
• Knowledge of proper climbing techniques and safety procedures.
• Ability to operate ground‑based equipment such as chippers, chainsaws, and stump grinders.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).
• Comfortable working at heights and in challenging outdoor conditions.
• Capable of performing physically demanding tasks such as climbing, lifting, and bending for extended periods.

Here’s the top 5 reasons to join our team!

• Competitive salaries
• Great company culture and benefits – everyone is eligible for paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), 401K plan with company match, employee referral program, annual company bonus, annual summer picnic, team events, and paid annual shutdown. Also eligible for additional benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurances, flexible spending and other offerings.
• Lots of training and development opportunities to move your career forward
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Work with state‑of‑the‑art technology and equipment

The Perks

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA/HSA
• PerkSpot
• Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
• Pay Transparency

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. Employers can only E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9. A part of the U.S. Immigration laws protects legally‑authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin. If you have the skills, experience, and legal right to work, your citizenship or immigration status shouldn’t get in the way.

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.