Tree Climber

Job Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Tree Climber and become a vital part of maintaining healthy, safe, and beautiful outdoor environments. In this energetic role, you will leverage your climbing expertise and arborist skills to perform tree care, removal, pruning, and maintenance tasks. Your work will directly contribute to urban forestry health, safety, and aesthetic appeal. This paid position offers opportunities to develop advanced horticultural and rigging techniques while working outdoors in various weather conditions. If you’re passionate about trees, outdoor work, and safety-driven tasks, this is the perfect role to grow your career in arboriculture and landscape maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Safely ascend trees using climbing gear and rigging techniques to perform pruning, trimming, or removal operations.
• Operate bucket trucks and bucket lifts to access high branches or perform elevated tasks efficiently.
• Use chainsaws and other hand tools to cut branches or remove entire trees with precision and care.
• Implement arborist rigging methods for controlled tree dismantling or branch lowering to prevent property damage or injury.
• Conduct plant pruning care and tree trimming to promote healthy growth and enhance landscape aesthetics.
• Apply GIS (Geographic Information System) tools for mapping and planning tree maintenance routes or assessments.
• Follow strict safety protocols during all activities, including proper equipment use, hazard assessment, and emergency procedures.
• Assist with landscape maintenance tasks such as lawn care, planting, or general horticulture when needed.

Skills

• Proven experience in outdoor work environments with a focus on tree care or landscaping.
• Strong knowledge of arborist rigging techniques, tree removal processes, and pruning standards.
• Skilled in operating bucket trucks, chainsaws, and other relevant equipment safely and effectively.
• Familiarity with GIS mapping tools for site assessments or planning purposes.
• Ability to perform plant pruning care and tree trimming with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of safety protocols related to climbing, rigging, bucket operation, and chainsaw use.
• Growing experience in horticulture, dendrology (study of trees), or landscape maintenance is highly desirable.
• Excellent physical condition with the ability to climb trees comfortably for extended periods while maintaining safety standards.

This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to advance their skills in arboriculture while making a tangible impact on community landscapes!

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25