Landscape Maintenance Tree Climber - Arborist

Design-Tree-Maintenance,-Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Tree Maintenance in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a full-time Landscape Maintenance Tree Climber - Arborist to read trees, plan tie-ins, and perform climbs with precision. You will trim for health and aesthetics, manage rigging, and communicate clearly to protect property and safety. ISA certification is a big plus.

Hours are 6:00 AM–3:00 PM, with pay ranging from $250–$400 per day depending on experience. A valid driver’s license and physical ability are required to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Physical ability to meet job demands.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Read the tree, plan the tie-in, and execute clean climbs.
• Trim trees to support health, structure, and aesthetics.

Skills

Strong teamwork skills

Safety-conscious

Education

ISA-certified arborist

Tools

Rigging equipment familiarity

Job description

What if your next climb wasn't just another job-but a chance to shape Phoenix's skyline, tree by tree?

If you take pride in precise cuts, safe rigging, and leaving clients smiling, Design Tree Maintenance is hiring a full-time Landscape Maintenance Tree Climber - Arborist in Phoenix, AZ-and this work is genuinely rewarding.

Pay:

• $250–$400/day, depending on experience

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

You're the on-site expert clients trust: you read the tree, plan your tie-in, and execute clean, controlled climbs. You expertly trim to support health, structure, and aesthetics, and you safely remove trees when necessary-managing rigging, lines, and communication with a calm, professional presence. You tailor your approach to each client's unique needs, protect property, and uphold safety throughout the job. Your work as a Landscape Maintenance Tree Climber - Arborist keeps Phoenix's landscapes thriving-and the team running smoothly.

You work full‑time with a consistent 6:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule so you can deliver high‑quality work and still enjoy your afternoons.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• A valid driver's license
• The physical ability to meet the demands of the job
• Strong teamwork skills

Being an ISA-certified tree worker or ISA-certified arborist is a big plus for this Landscape Maintenance Tree Climber - Arborist role!

COME THRIVE WITH US!

Since 1995, Design Tree Maintenance has established itself as an award-winning, industry-respected tree care company known for its reliability, expertise, and friendly service across the Phoenix Valley. Our workplace culture is rooted in being customer-focused, uplifting, and genuinely enjoyable, and we hold ourselves to high standards of being transparent, trustworthy, team-driven, and results-oriented. We take pride in employing multiple certified arborists, safety specialists, and certified crew members, giving every employee the chance to collaborate with and learn from top professionals in the field. When you join us, you gain exceptional benefits, real pathways for career growth, and the support of a team that truly values the work you do.