Entry-Level Arborist Ground Crew - Outdoor Tree Care

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Mount Desert (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement from within

Medical/dental/vision/Life insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Licenses pay increases

Uniforms & PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Training resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Mount Desert, ME is hiring an Arborist Ground Person for an entry-level, on-the-job training path. You will join a tree care crew and learn safe, practical arboriculture tasks on residential and commercial properties.

Responsibilities include pruning, rigging, cabling, removals, and equipment operation, with emphasis on safety and teamwork. Prospective candidates should enjoy outdoor work and be willing to learn in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and outdoors.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Willingness to perform manual labor outdoors in all weather.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture or related field, or related tree-care experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture (pruning, rigging, cabling/bracing, removals).
• Operate and maintain equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, lifts).
• Follow work zone safety procedures and company safety policies.
• Support Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders from ground and aloft.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.

Skills

Nature passion

Background check

Outdoor year-round

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

Education

Degree in Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture or related field

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts in Mount Desert, ME is hiring an Arborist Ground Person for an entry-level, on-the-job training path. You will join a tree care crew and learn safe, practical arboriculture tasks on residential and commercial properties.

Responsibilities include pruning, rigging, cabling, removals, and equipment operation, with emphasis on safety and teamwork. Prospective candidates should enjoy outdoor work and be willing to learn in a professional environment.