Groundsperson

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Career growth

Job summary

Lewis Services, a leading vegetation management company, is seeking a Groundperson to support tree crews and utility partners. You will clear vegetation around power lines, run tools like chainsaws and sprayers, and assist climbers from the ground while traveling to various job sites. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to regulations.

The position offers frequent outdoor work, a strong ESOP culture, and opportunities for training and internal promotions within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Groundperson certification (or ability to complete).
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred).
• CPR/First Aid certification (provided by Lewis).
• Herbicide applicator certification (or ability to complete and maintain).
• Comply with state, local, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines.
• Operate and maintain chainsaws, chippers, blowers, and sprayers.
• Assist climbers by spotting from the ground and handing up tools.
• Assist with rigging and felling of trees.
• Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards.
• Travel frequently to different job sites.
• Participate in safety briefings and follow all safety protocols.

Skills

Ground outdoors work

Outdoor work in all weather

Valid driver’s license

CPR/First Aid

Herbicide applicator cert.

Job description

• Sprayers, herbicide applicators, fuel, cones, signs

Spanish Posting

Únase a una empresa que fomenta el crecimiento de las personas

En Lewis, no solo podamos árboles, construimos un futuro. Como la segunda empresa de mayor tamaño de gestión de servicios y vegetación en Norteamérica y una orgullosa empresa propiedad de sus empleados, creemos que cada persona de nuestro equipo es importante. Cuando se incorpora a Lewis, no solo comienza un trabajo, invierte en su futuro.

Join a Company That Grows People

At Lewis, we’re not just trimming trees — we’re building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job — you're investing in your future.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Experience the great outdoors while working in nature, not stuck behind a desk!
• Elevate your career with us — we prioritize training and internal promotions!
• Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie!
• Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do as a Groundperson

You’ll be on the right hand of our tree crews, supporting vegetation management for utility partners and various other customers.

• Clear vegetation and debris from work sites around power lines (Tree pruning, vegetation removal, lift logs, drag brush, etc.)
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment like chainsaws, chippers, blowers, and sprayers
• Assist climbers by spotting from the ground, handing up tools, and using hand lines
• Assist with rigging and felling of trees
• Safeguard colleagues and the public from hazards in and around the work area
• Apply herbicides (with proper certification) to manage growth
• Maintain clean, organized trucks and job sites
• Set up traffic control zones and direct traffic when needed
• Travel frequently (including overnight stays) to different job sites
• Participate in safety briefings and follow all company safety protocols

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Groundperson certification (or ability to complete)
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions - Physical ability to hike, lift up 50 lbs., and handle tools - Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred)
• CPR/First Aid certification (provided by Lewis) - Herbicide applicator certification (or ability to complete and maintain) - Team player attitude, adaptability, and a strong work ethic
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations.

Physical Demands

Ability To

• Lift 50 lbs. to shoulder height or higher
• Push or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Walk or hike up to one mile on uneven terrain
• Endure extreme climate variances (e.g., severe cold to high heat and humidity)
• Hear, speak, see, and communicate effectively
• Operate two-handed tools and equipment

Continuously

- Standing, Walking, Handling/Grasping, Repetitive Movements.

Frequently

- Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Stooping/Kneeling, Reaching.

Occasionally

- Driving, Climbing Stairs/Ladders.

Rarely

- Sitting, Operating.

Never