Horticulturist

Bartlett Tree Experts; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first

Advancement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off

PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Training programs

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts in Charlotte, NC is seeking an entry-level Horticulturist to join our horticulture and conservation crew. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role designed to develop your career through practical field experience in scientific plant care and management.

You will learn plant ID, pruning, planting and repotting techniques, and nursery/greenhouse maintenance while supporting our team with inventorying plant collections and caring for rare and endangered species.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position; must be eager to learn and work outdoors.
• Driver's license required or equivalent.
• Degree preferred but not required; strong interest in horticulture accepted.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform horticulture tasks under supervision.
• Assist with plant ID, pruning, planting, and repotting.
• Maintain plant nursery and greenhouses; manage inventory.
• Support care of rare and endangered plant collections.

Skills

Plant ID

Pruning

Propagation

Nursery management

Plant conservation

Inventorying

Education

Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management or Environmental Science

Job description

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

As a Horticulturist, you will be an integral member of our Horticulture and Conservation crew, working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of horticulturists and botanists, gaining practical field experience in scientific plant care and management. This is a unique, physically demanding entry-level opportunity to develop your career in horticulture through hands-on, on-the-job training.

We offer competitive compensation, as well as

• A safety-first culture and professional workplace
• Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development
• Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Boot reimbursement up to $150
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

As a Horticulturist, you will play an important role in

• Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of horticulture, including
  • Plant ID
  • Proper and responsible pruning
  • Planting and re-potting techniques
  • Properly maintaining an ever-developing plant nursery and greenhouses
  • Caring for our extensive, rare, and endangered plant collection
  • Assisting our crew of Horticulturists and Plant Conservationists with ongoing projects
  • Assisting with inventorying our growing plant collection
• Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies
• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors is a must!
• Comfort working outdoors in year-round Carolina weather (Shirts and jackets provided)
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team
• Prior gardening, landscape, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
• Valid driver's license
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Research Lab

NC

Research Lab and Arboretum

8/25/2026

Regular Full-Time