Entry-Level Outdoor Arborist Ground Person

Bartlett Tree Experts; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boot reimbursement

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Professional development

Uniforms and PPE provided

Equipment provided

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Olympia, WA is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join a professional crew for hands-on, science-based tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This entry-level opportunity emphasizes practical field experience and on-the-job training.

You will learn pruning, rigging, cabling, and safe equipment operation while adhering to safety policies and contributing to a safety-first culture and potential career development.

Qualifications

• A passion for nature and the outdoors.
• Willingness to perform manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture experience preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including pruning, rigging, cabling and bracing, removal of hazards.
• Properly maintain and operate equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts).
• Implement work zone safety procedures and assist arborist climbers and crew leaders on ground and aloft.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety culture

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Arboriculture

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts in Olympia, WA is seeking an Arborist Ground Person to join a professional crew for hands-on, science-based tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This entry-level opportunity emphasizes practical field experience and on-the-job training.

You will learn pruning, rigging, cabling, and safe equipment operation while adhering to safety policies and contributing to a safety-first culture and potential career development.