Tree Care Ground Ops Specialist - Outdoor Career Growth

Savatreecareers; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Equipment allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

SavATree is hiring a Ground Operations Specialist (Groundsperson) in Grand Rapids, MI to join our General Tree Care team. You’ll help prune, remove, and rig trees while working outdoors with a safety-focused crew.

This full-time, hands-on role offers steady training, growth potential, competitive pay, and benefits. CDL is a plus, and relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

If you enjoy outdoor work, value teamwork, and want a meaningful outdoor career, apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience with pruning techniques for shade trees and ornamentals.
• Ability to identify native and introduced tree and shrub species.
• Knowledge of tree care safety standards.
• Familiarity with chainsaw operation and basic equipment use.
• Experience with aerial lifts (bucket trucks) is a plus.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required (CDL preferred).
• Authorization to work lawfully in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pruning, removals, cable bracing, and other tree care services.
• Operating chainsaws, chippers, ropes, and rigging equipment.
• Assisting climbers and crew leaders on job sites.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Delivering exceptional service to clients across the Grand Rapids area.

Skills

Pruning techniques

Tree species identification

Tree care safety standards

Chainsaw operation

Ropes and rigging

Tools

Chainsaw operation

Bucket truck experience

Job description

SavATree is hiring a Ground Operations Specialist (Groundsperson) in Grand Rapids, MI to join our General Tree Care team. You’ll help prune, remove, and rig trees while working outdoors with a safety-focused crew.

This full-time, hands-on role offers steady training, growth potential, competitive pay, and benefits. CDL is a plus, and relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

If you enjoy outdoor work, value teamwork, and want a meaningful outdoor career, apply now.