Full Time Tree Care Ground Worker

RIVENDELL TREE EXPERTS LLC; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivendell Tree Experts in American Fork, Utah is hiring a Full Time Tree Care Ground Worker to support our arborists on residential and commercial properties. You will perform ground maintenance, assist with pruning and removal tasks, operate basic equipment under supervision, and help keep job sites safe and organized.

This entry‑level role offers training to become a professional arborist tree climber, with a Monday‑Friday schedule and occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Assist arborists with pruning, trimming, and removal of trees.
• Operate chainsaws, wood chippers, and other equipment under supervision.
• Perform ground maintenance such as raking, debris haul, and site cleanup.
• Use ropes and hand tools.
• Drive and operate vehicles to transport equipment and crew to job sites.
• Follow safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to complete tasks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Outdoor work

Heavy lifting

Job description

Location: American Fork, Utah

Rivendell Tree Experts is Utah's leading professional tree care company dedicated to providing exceptional tree maintenance through pruning, removal and tree health care services.

We are seeking a diligent and hardworking individual to join our team as a Full Time Tree Care Ground Worker. As a member of our tree care crew, you will play a crucial role in assisting our arborists in the maintenance and care of trees on residential and commercial properties. Our work schedule is Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays. Ground workers are required to perform heavy physical duties on a variety of tasks which are generally either unskilled or semi-skilled in nature. In this role we can train you to become a professional arborist tree climber.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist arborists climbers in pruning, trimming, and removing trees using safe and efficient techniques
• Operate chainsaws, wood chippers, and other equipment under the supervision of experienced arborists
• Perform ground maintenance tasks such as raking, hauling debris, and cleaning up work sites
• Use ropes and various hand tools
• Drive and operate vehicles to transport equipment and crew to various job sites
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe work environment for yourself and others
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and accurately

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in grounds maintenance or landscaping preferred
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and lift heavy objects