Experienced Tree Groundsman

Prestige Tree Experts • Jessup, MD

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Prestige Tree Experts in Jessup, MD is seeking a full-time Experienced Tree Groundsman to join their respected team. This role involves supporting climbers, operators, and crew leaders during tree removals and pruning, assisting with ropes and rigging systems, safely processing wood and brush, maintaining chainsaws and equipment, and operating approved machinery. The ideal candidate will have prior professional tree-service ground-crew experience, competence in chainsaw operation and maintenance, and a strong understanding of ropes, knots, and rigging. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position with potential weekend availability for storm response. The company culture is customer-obsessed, fun-loving, growth-minded, results-driven, and transparent, offering latitude for independent workers and valuing employee input.

Requirements

• Prior professional tree-service ground-crew experience
• Competence in chainsaw operation, sharpening, and basic maintenance
• Working knowledge of ropes, knots, rigging equipment, and controlled lowering
• Ability to perform demanding outdoor work and navigate uneven terrain
• Strong awareness of drop zones, moving equipment, and changing job-site conditions
• Dependability, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude
• Ability to pass a background check

Nice To Haves

• A valid driver's license
• Experience operating mini skid steers, Dingos, or similar equipment
• A current CDL
• Weekend availability for storm response and emergency work

Responsibilities

• Support climbers, operators, and crew leaders during tree removals and pruning.
• Assist with ropes and rigging systems.
• Safely process wood and brush.
• Maintain chainsaws and equipment.
• Help operate approved machinery.
• Keep work areas organized.
• Communicate with the crew.
• Monitor safety conditions.
• Complete thorough site cleanup.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• A 401(k) with a 3% match
• Real growth opportunities
• Company provided computer and phone (Apple products)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed