Summary
Location
Southampton
Salary
$0k - $0k
Type
full-time
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About this role
Overview
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.
Benefits
- $20.00 - $25.00 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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
- 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 : Name
SouthamptonLocation : State/Province
NYCategory
Production ArboristLatest Post Date: englishcareers
1/22/2026Type
Regular Full-TimeOther facts
About Bartlett Tree Experts
The trees and shrubs us are valuable assets that deserve care and protection. For over 100 years, Bartlett Tree Experts has been providing residential and commercial property owners the services needed to help keep those trees healthy and beautiful. Services: inventory management, pruning, fertilization, insect & disease suppression, soil management, lightning protection, cabling and bracing and removals.
What you'll do
- As an Arborist Ground Person, you will assist in various tree care tasks, including pruning, rigging, and maintaining equipment. You will also support Arborist Climbers and Crew Leaders while adhering to safety procedures.
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