Tree Climber - Arbor

Juniper-Landscaping; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Juniper is seeking Climbing Arborists to join our Tree Care teams in Naples, FL. You will perform canopy work, pruning, cabling, and bracing while following safety standards and project specifications.

The role requires working with a small crew, coordinating with the Arbor Manager, and maintaining equipment in good condition. The ideal candidate has prior tree climbing experience, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to operate hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in tree climbing and pruning preferred.
• Strong focus on safety and procedures.
• Familiar with tree care equipment and tools.
• Self-motivated with leadership qualities.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform canopy work using ropes and equipment.
• Collaborate with a small team to meet project specs.
• Communicate with Arbor Manager to ensure client satisfaction.
• Maintain safety awareness and procedures at all times.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and ready for use.
• Use hand/power tools for tree care tasks.
• Perform miscellaneous job duties as needed.

Skills

Tree climbing

Safety

Equipment handling

Leadership

Bi-lingual

Tools

Tree care equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Naples, FL 34113

Job Category: Technical Labor

Juniper is Growing!We are seekingClimbing Arboristsfor our Tree Care teams. Our Climbing Arborists perform aerial work on the canopy of trees including pruning, cabling, and bracing to help preserve and care for trees in urban and residential areas. Juniper’s Climbing Arborists ensure job site tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and with our quality standards in mind.

Responsibilities

• Performing work on the canopy of trees using ropes, ladders, bucket trucks, and other aerial devices
• Working with a small team to ensure tree care projects follow specifications
• Communicating with the Arbor Manager to ensure client satisfaction
• Maintaining a high level of focus on safety procedures and safety awareness
• Ensuring equipment is in working order and properly maintained for safe operations
• Using hand tools, power tools, and/or equipment to perform tree care duties
• Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Skills

• Previous tree climbing experience and pruning knowledge preferred
• Strong focus on safety
• Competent with tree care equipment
• Self-motivated and possessing leadership qualities
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
• Must be able and willing to work for long periods of time outside (in extreme temperatures and direct sunlight)
• Must be able and willing to bend, stoop, and twist repeatedly throughout the day
• Must be able to use hand tools and power equipment
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

We Welcome/Grow/Celebrate you at Juniper! Equal Opportunity Employer

About Us

Juniper is a full-service landscape design, build, and management company servicing the Southeast. Our family of companies proudly includes Juniper, Davis Landscape, Elegant, Shooter & Lindsey, and Rip's. We are recognized as award-winning leaders in our industry with over 30 locations and 2,000+ team members. At Juniper, the foundation of who we are, how we perform, and how we treat others is guided by our core values. We are committed to a culture that welcomes, grows, and celebrates people who share in our mission to design, build, and maintain the best landscaping in the industry.

We offer career growth opportunities and excellent benefits (health/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and PTO plans). Join our company, where weWelcome/Grow/Celebrateyou at Juniper!