Arborist Ground Person - Bartlett Tree Experts : Job Details

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

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.

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

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 - we encourage and invest in your professional development

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 in Charlotte, NC

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

As an Arborist Ground Person, you will play an important role in:

• Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including:
• Pruning trees
• Rigging
• Cabling and bracing
• Removal of hazardous trees
• Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
• Implementing work zone safety procedures
• Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft
• Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties
• Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies

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

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

Location: Syracuse

State/Province: NY

Category: Production Arborist

Latest Post Date: 9/4/2025

Type: Regular Full-Time