Tree Care Groundsperson: Safety‑Driven Field Support

ADP, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Health, dental, vision insurance

Uniforms and PPE provided

Job summary

A Plus Tree in Portland, OR is hiring a Groundsperson to support climbers, operate equipment, manage debris, and keep job sites safe and efficient. No prior experience required; curiosity, safety-mindedness, and a strong work ethic matter most.

Responsibilities include following safety protocols, assisting with gear prep, operating ground tools, and helping with vegetation management. The role offers bonus eligibility and benefits and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety in attitude, behavior, and daily practice.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking — a true team player.
• Ability to lift 75+ lbs and perform heavy manual labor outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work near energized power lines, poisonous plants, and noxious vegetation.
• Valid U.S. driver\'s license must be 18+ (21+ to operate company vehicles).
• Willingness to learn new skills and grow within the industry.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety protocols, ANSI Z133 standards, and PPE requirements on every job — no exceptions.
• Participate in daily pre-job safety briefings; communicate hazards to crew leader immediately.
• Assist climbers with gear preparation, rigging, and lowering branches.
• Operate chainsaws, chippers, weed eaters, pole trimmers, blowers, and assist with aerial lifts and bucket trucks from the ground.
• Clear brush, manage vegetation debris, and perform site clearing and debris removal.
• Work within minimum approach distances of energized power lines per strict safety protocols.

Skills

Safety conscience

Punctual

Team player

Stamina

Job description

A Plus Tree in Portland, OR is hiring a Groundsperson to support climbers, operate equipment, manage debris, and keep job sites safe and efficient. No prior experience required; curiosity, safety-mindedness, and a strong work ethic matter most.

Responsibilities include following safety protocols, assisting with gear prep, operating ground tools, and helping with vegetation management. The role offers bonus eligibility and benefits and opportunities for overtime.