Groundperson – Outdoor Tree Care with Benefits

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Employee-owned company & discounted

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Locations throughout US

Career Development Program

Scholarship Program

Charitable matching gift program

All listed benefits available to.

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Needham, MA is seeking a Groundperson to support climbers and foremen in tree pruning, removal, and health/safety tasks outdoors. Your office is the job site, and you will learn Davey’s standards from day one.

This permanent, full-time role offers paid time off, health plan, 401(k) with company match, and advancement opportunities while you gain hands-on experience with cables, bracing, and rigging in a team that values safety and service.

Qualifications

• Love of the outdoors.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Trimmer Orientation Program upon hire.
• Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• You will assist the climbers, foreman, and other crew members.
• Performing all aspects of tree pruning and removal services safely and skillfully for clients, including pruning, thinning and removing deadwood; installation of cables, bracing and lightning protection; removal of hazardous trees.
• Maintain, prepare and operate all tools and equipment including chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts and more.
• Be part of the most progressive greenspace stewardship team in the industry.

Skills

Love of the outdoors

Orientation program

First Aid/CPR

Lifting 50 pounds

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company in Needham, MA is seeking a Groundperson to support climbers and foremen in tree pruning, removal, and health/safety tasks outdoors. Your office is the job site, and you will learn Davey’s standards from day one.

This permanent, full-time role offers paid time off, health plan, 401(k) with company match, and advancement opportunities while you gain hands-on experience with cables, bracing, and rigging in a team that values safety and service.