Tree Climber

Joshua Tree Experts; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Joshua Tree Experts in Tampa is seeking a Tree Climber to join a growing, safety‑driven team delivering high‑quality work on residential and commercial properties. This hands‑on role involves removals, pruning, and rigging as part of a tight‑knit crew, with room to grow and take on more responsibilities over time.

You will work closely with Crew Leaders, perform climbing tasks, interact professionally with customers on-site, and adhere to safety protocols and ANSI standards.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years climbing, rigging, pruning and removal experience.
• High attention to safety practices.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform climbing and rigging for pruning and removals.
• Communicate clearly with Crew Leaders and ground crew.
• Delegate tasks to Groundsmen as directed.
• Maintain a professional appearance on job sites.
• Interact respectfully with customers when on-site.
• Maintain equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Adhere to ANSI standards for tree care operations.
• Assist with aerial lift operations when applicable.
• Work 40+ hours per week.

Skills

Tree Climbing

Rigging

Pruning

Safety Practices

Customer Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join Joshua Tree Experts Tampa as a Tree Climber and be part of a professional, growing tree care operation delivering safe, high-quality work across residential and commercial properties.

We're launching a new territory with a strong focus on safety, craftsmanship, and teamwork. This is a hands-on climbing role where you'll perform removals, pruning, and rigging as part of a tight-knit crew, while continuing to build your skills and take on greater responsibility over time.

About the Role

Tree Climbers work closely with Crew Leaders and ground crews to safely execute technical tree work. This is also a customer-facing role - climbers are often visible to homeowners while work is being performed and are expected to communicate professionally and represent the Joshua Tree Experts brand on job sites.

What You'll Do

• Perform climbing and rigging for pruning and removals
• Communicate clearly with Crew Leaders and ground crew
• Delegate tasks to Groundsmen as directed
• Maintain a professional appearance on job sites
• Interact respectfully with customers when on-site
• Maintain equipment and follow safety protocols
• Adhere to ANSI standards for tree care operations
• Assist with aerial lift operations when applicable
• Work 40+ hours per week

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of climbing, rigging, pruning, and removal experience
• Strong understanding of safe climbing practices
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to perform physically demanding work at heights

Training, Growth & Our Commitment

We invest in our climbers through paid training, classroom instruction, industry seminars, and support for certification testing and related expenses. As you grow your skills, you'll have opportunities to take on more advanced work and progress into Crew Leader or other senior field roles. We're committed to a safety-first, professional environment where people are supported as they grow.