Tree Climber - IMMEDIATELY HIRING!

Joshua Tree Experts • Lake Bluff, IL

11d • $27 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Joshua Tree Experts is hiring an experienced Tree Climber to join its founding team in the North Chicago territory. The position works as part of 2–4 person crews serving residential customers and performing tree removals, pruning, and preservation. The climber collaborates with the crew leader and team, delegates work to ground crew, maintains a professional image and customer relationships, and follows company safety protocols and ANSI standards. The role includes maintaining climbing equipment, identifying potential upselling opportunities, and operating aerial lift equipment as needed. The job requires a minimum of 40 hours per week, with overtime opportunities, and offers year-round employment, training, incentives, and a potential advancement path into crew leadership.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of professional tree climbing experience.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Commitment to safety and following established protocols.
• Physical ability to perform demanding climbing work.
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to train others.

Nice To Haves

• ISA Certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree climbing for removals, pruning, and preservation work.
• Communicate effectively with the crew leader and team members.
• Maintain a professional image and represent company brand standards.
• Provide customer service and build rapport with homeowners.
• Delegate work to ground crew and ensure safe operations.
• Maintain assigned equipment and climbing gear to company standards.
• Follow safety protocols and ANSI standards.
• Identify and communicate upselling opportunities to the crew leader.
• Work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with overtime opportunities.
• Understand and operate aerial lift equipment as needed.

Benefits

• Safety-first culture with comprehensive training and support.
• Career advancement opportunities, including a path to crew leadership.
• Performance incentives, including upgraded climbing gear for 5-star reviews.
• Paid training and education, including industry certifications.
• Consistent full-time hours intended to support work/life balance.
• Year-round employment.
• PTO.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Commission opportunities.
• Profit sharing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED