Tree Climber - IMMEDIATELY HIRING!

Joshua Tree Experts; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Paid vacation

Comprehensive benefits package

Year-round employment

Job summary

A leading tree care company in North Chicago is seeking an experienced Tree Climber to join its founding team. This role offers the chance to work with premium clients and excellent career advancement opportunities. Responsibilities include expert climbing work, maintaining equipment, and providing outstanding customer service. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, two years of climbing experience, and strong communication skills. A commitment to safety is essential, and there are performance incentives along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional tree climbing experience.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• ISA Certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform expert tree climbing for removals, pruning, and preservation work.
• Communicate effectively with crew leader and team members.
• Maintain assigned equipment and climbing gear to company standards.

Skills

Tree climbing skills

Customer service

Communication

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

TREE CLIMBER

Climb Higher in Your Career with North Chicago's Tree Care Team

Are you passionate about climbing and ready to join a winning team from the ground up?

Want to work with premium equipment in beautiful, upscale neighborhoods?

Looking for a company that rewards excellence and invests in your growth?

Joshua Tree Experts is the premier Tree Care company in the North Chicago market, serving the local community. We're seeking an experienced Tree Climber to join our founding team in this rapidly growing territory filled with mature trees and discerning homeowners.

As a Tree Climber with Joshua Tree Experts, you'll be a key member of our 2-4 person crews, working in some of the area's most beautiful neighborhoods where homeowners invest in professional tree care. This is your chance to join a growing company where your skills are valued, your safety is prioritized, and your success is rewarded.

What Makes This Role Special:

• Founding team member of a new territory with tremendous growth potential
• Premium clientele who value expert craftsmanship and professional service
• Career advancement path - grow into crew leadership roles as we expand
• Performance-based rewards including gear upgrades and commission opportunities
• Established franchise support with proven systems and training

What a Tree Climber Does:

• Perform expert tree climbing for removals, pruning, and preservation work
• Communicate effectively with crew leader and team members
• Maintain professional image and represent JTE's premium brand standards
• Provide excellent customer service and build rapport with homeowners
• Delegate work to ground crew and ensure safe operations
• Maintain assigned equipment and climbing gear to company standards
• Follow comprehensive safety protocols and ANSI standards
• Identify and communicate upselling opportunities to crew leader
• Work minimum 40 hours per week with overtime opportunities
• Understand and operate aerial lift equipment as needed

What You Must Have:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years professional tree climbing experience
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• ISA Certification preferred but not required
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor
• Commitment to safety and following established protocols
• Physical ability to perform demanding climbing work
• Team-oriented mindset with willingness to train others

What Joshua Tree Experts Offers You:

• Safety-first culture with comprehensive training and support
• Career advancement opportunities - clear path to crew leadership
• Performance incentives including upgraded climbing gear for 5-star reviews
• Commission opportunities on additional services you help identify and sell
• Profit sharing program for loyal team members with vesting schedule
• Paid training and education including industry certifications
• Work/life balance with consistent full-time hours
• Year-round employment in Texas's extended growing season
• Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO
• Comprehensive benefits package

Ready to Climb to New Heights? Apply Now!

Join Joshua Tree Experts and be part of establishing the premier tree care service in Chicago's most prestigious communities. Your expertise will help us grow, and our growth will advance your career.

About Joshua Tree Experts

Joshua Tree Experts is a rapidly expanding franchise system focused on providing premium tree care, plant health care, and integrated property services. Our territory serves some of Chicagoland's most beautiful and fastest-growing communities, where homeowners invest in professional services to maintain and enhance their properties.

We believe our success depends on our team's success. That's why we offer comprehensive training, clear advancement paths, performance-based incentives, and profit sharing that rewards loyalty and excellence. When you succeed, we all succeed.

Apply now to join the founding team of Joshua Tree Experts!