Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

As an Arborist Ground Person, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Learn through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture.
• Prune trees.
• Perform rigging.
• Perform cabling and bracing.
• Perform removal of hazardous trees.
• Properly maintain and operate equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts.
• Implement work zone safety procedures.
• Assist Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft.
• Assist with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties.
• Learn, understand, and adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies.

Requirements

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors.
• Interest in working outdoors year-round performing manual labor in all weather conditions.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required.

Location

• Farmingdale, NY

Work Type

• Regular Full-Time

Experience Level

• Entry-level

Education Level

• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required

Salary/Compensations

• $19.00 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits

• A safety-first culture and professional workplace
• Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Industry credential/license pay increases
• Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Boot reimbursement up to $150
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories

About the Company

• At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

Equal Opportunity

• The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.