Climbing Arborist — Outdoor Tree Care Pro

The Davey Tree Expert Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

401(k) with company match

Employee-owned company & stock options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in San Diego, CA is seeking a climbing arborist to join our team. The office is outdoors, offering a dynamic view of landscape care and tree health as you work with experienced crews.

You will prune and remove trees, install safety systems, and ensure safe operation of equipment. This role emphasizes safety, skill, and progressive career opportunities within a leading greenspace stewardship team.

Qualifications

• Outdoor work enthusiasm required.
• Background in Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, or working at heights preferred.
• Must complete Davey Tree Orientation Program and First Aid/CPR.
• License or certificates for pesticides per state law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using DdRT/MRS and SRT/SRS climbing systems.
• Work with ground crew and crew leader.
• Perform pruning and removal safely and skillfully.
• Prune, thin, and remove deadwood in canopy.
• Install cables, bracing, and lightning protection.
• Remove hazardous trees and maintain tools and equipment.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Outdoor work enthusiasm

Education

Forestry / Horticulture / Landscaping background

Davey Tree Orientation Program

First Aid / CPR training

Defensive driving course

Pesticide licenses (state laws)

Tools

DdRT/MRS climbing systems

SRT/SRS climbing systems

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in San Diego, CA is seeking a climbing arborist to join our team. The office is outdoors, offering a dynamic view of landscape care and tree health as you work with experienced crews.

You will prune and remove trees, install safety systems, and ensure safe operation of equipment. This role emphasizes safety, skill, and progressive career opportunities within a leading greenspace stewardship team.