Outdoor Tree Care Groundperson: Growth & Training

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Health plan

Employee stock purchase program

Scholarship program for children of em

Charitable matching gift program

Career development program

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a Tree Care Groundperson in Nashville, TN. Your office is outdoors, and you’ll work with climbers and crews to perform pruning, removal and related tree-care services while keeping safety a top priority.

You’ll maintain tools and operate equipment like chainsaws and lifts, contributing to a leading greenspace stewardship team. This permanent, full-time role offers growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Outdoor work suitability and physical fitness required.
• Complete orientation and safety courses on hire.
• First Aid and CPR training completed on hire or soon after.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and handle equipment safely.
• Pesticide licenses are a plus where state law requires.

Responsibilities

• Assist climbers, foreman and crew on tree care jobs.
• Perform pruning, thinning and removal safely; install cables and protections.
• Maintain and operate saws, chippers, lifts and related gear.
• Be a member of a progressive greenspace stewardship team.

Skills

Love of outdoors

Orientation program completion

First Aid CPR training

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Tools

Chainsaws

Chippers

Aerial lifts

Job description

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring a Tree Care Groundperson in Nashville, TN. Your office is outdoors, and you’ll work with climbers and crews to perform pruning, removal and related tree-care services while keeping safety a top priority.

You’ll maintain tools and operate equipment like chainsaws and lifts, contributing to a leading greenspace stewardship team. This permanent, full-time role offers growth and comprehensive benefits.