Arboretum Arborist Climber

Overview 350 acres. That is the size of the canvas available to you as a member of the Bartlett Tree Arboretum staff. Within, there are layers of responsibilities that help keep this property safe, healthy, and beautiful. If you are skilled in horticulture or arboriculture, or just have a love for nature and a willingness to learn, your next job may be on our team.

About Bartlett Tree Experts

• Bartlett Tree Experts is the oldest, largest, and premier scientific tree and shrub care company in the world; our people thrive in a safety-first, entrepreneurial, promote-from-within environment.
• Join our family-owned company - and make our next success story your own.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assistance with nursery and greenhouse operations
• planning, implementation, process, data harvesting, termination
• Responsible for carrying out other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader or designated supervisor, or Local Manager Qualifications Teachable attitude A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors

Requirements

• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions

Preferred

• 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 (Class B CDL preferred)

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation, as well as: 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 Never stop learning

our team is better when you are better

Safety

• keep yourself and your co-workers safe
• Proper application and timing for Pest/Disease suppression materials

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Location

Name Research Lab Location : State/Province NC Category Research Lab and Arboretum Latest Post Date: englishcareers 10/30/2026 Type Regular Full-Time