Climbing Arborist — Outdoor Tree Care Pro

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings with company

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program for Children of Em

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Climbing Arborist to join our outdoors-based team. You will climb trees, prune and remove limbs, and work with a crew to deliver safe, high-quality tree care services in various locations across the US.

Location is on site in Gaithersburg, with up to 25% travel. Davey provides training, safety programs, and opportunities for career advancement within an employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Interest in the outdoors and physical work.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or heights preferred.
• Ability to complete Davey orientation and safety courses on hire.
• Licenses or certificates related to pesticides and state requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using Davey climbing systems.
• Work with ground crew and crew leader as part of a team.
• Prune and remove deadwood; perform pruning and removal safely.
• Install cables, bracing and lightning protection as needed.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment including chainsaws and chippers.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Forestry background

Height work experience

Davey orientation

Education

Preferred forestry/landscaping background

Tools

Trees climbing systems (DdRT/MRS/SRT/SRS)

Chainsaws and aerial lifts

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Climbing Arborist to join our outdoors-based team. You will climb trees, prune and remove limbs, and work with a crew to deliver safe, high-quality tree care services in various locations across the US.

Location is on site in Gaithersburg, with up to 25% travel. Davey provides training, safety programs, and opportunities for career advancement within an employee-owned company.