Climbing Arborist: Outdoor Tree Care & Growth (Chicago)

Davey Tree Expert Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Stock purchase options

Career development

Scholarship program

Charitable matching gifts

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking an Experienced Climbing Arborist in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on climbing and performing tree care tasks on site, with strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and customer service.

You will operate using various climbing systems, work with a ground crew, and carry out pruning, removal, and supporting maintenance tasks for clients in urban and surrounding environments.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights.
• Complete Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program on hire.
• Complete Davey First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course on hire.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using DdRT/MRS or SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Work with ground crew and crew leader.
• Perform pruning and removal safely and skillfully for clients.
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood in the canopy; install cables/bracing/lighting protection; remove hazardous trees.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts.

Skills

Outdoors passion

Forestry/Hort background

Orientation program

First Aid/CPR training

Licenses (pesticide/licenses)

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking an Experienced Climbing Arborist in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on climbing and performing tree care tasks on site, with strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and customer service.

You will operate using various climbing systems, work with a ground crew, and carry out pruning, removal, and supporting maintenance tasks for clients in urban and surrounding environments.