Arboretum Arborist Climber

Bartlett Tree Experts•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bartlett Tree Arboretum is a 350-acre property where staff are responsible for keeping the grounds safe, healthy, and beautiful. This role is ideal for individuals skilled in horticulture or arboriculture, or those with a love for nature and a willingness to learn. Bartlett Tree Experts, a scientific tree and shrub care company, offers a safety-first, entrepreneurial, and promote-from-within environment. This is an opportunity to join a family-owned company and contribute to its success.

Requirements

Teachable attitude
A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
Ability to pass a criminal background check
At least one (1) year of tree climbing (DdRT or SRT) and aerial lift operation experience in the tree care industry
Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions

Nice To Haves

Class B CDL preferred

Responsibilities

Keep yourself and your co-workers safe
Operate and maintain chippers, chainsaws, mowers, and all other equipment safely
Learn and demonstrate high safety standards
Tree and shrub care, turf care, maintenance of mulched areas
Proper application and timing for Pest/Disease suppression materials
Assistance with nursery and greenhouse operations
As needed assistance with research trials: planning, implementation, process, data harvesting, termination
Responsible for carrying out other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader or designated supervisor, or Local Manager

Benefits

Competitive compensation
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