Tree Planter

Valley Tree Care; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

401k

Job summary

Valley Tree Care in Phoenix is seeking a lead arborist to supervise the selection, handling, and professional installation of trees and landscape plants using modern arboricultural standards for long-term health and performance.

You will monitor plant health from procurement through installation, install trees using best practices, connect irrigation systems, and educate clients on watering and establishment to ensure successful landscape outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in arboriculture, tree installation, or landscaping.
• Familiarity with ANSI A300 standards.
• Ability to lead a crew and maintain efficiency.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Select high-quality nursery stock based on health, structure, and aesthetics.
• Monitor plant health from procurement through installation.
• Install trees using best practices (root pruning, correct depth/root flare, soil amendments, mulching).
• Connect trees to existing irrigation systems, and install deep watering stakes with driplines to deliver water to proper depth in the soil.
• Safely transport and protect large trees during delivery.
• Educate clients on watering, irrigation setup, and tree establishment.

Skills

Arboriculture

Crew leadership

Irrigation basics

Physical fitness

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Compensation : $23-$27 per hour, based on experience

Position Overview

Lead the selection, handling, and professional installation of trees and landscape plants using modern arboricultural standards to ensure long-term health and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Select high-quality nursery stock based on health, structure, and aesthetics
• Monitor plant health from procurement through installation
• Install trees using best practices (root pruning, correct depth/root flare, soil amendments, mulching)
• Connect trees to existing irrigation systems, and install deep watering stakes with driplines to deliver water to proper depth in the soil
• Safely transport and protect large trees during delivery
• Educate clients on watering, irrigation setup, and tree establishment

Requirements:

• Strong physical capability (lifting, digging in hard soils, handling large trees)
• Working knowledge of tree installation and basic irrigation systems (PVC, poly, drip)
• Ability to lead a crew and maintain job efficiency
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience in arboriculture, tree installation, or landscaping
• Familiarity with ANSI A300 standards
• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• 401k