Entry Level Grounds Crew

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with O’Brien Tree Care! We value a strong culture of excellence in safety, lifelong learning, and career development.

As an Arborist Ground Person, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside our dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training.

We Offer Competitive Compensation, As Well As

• A safety-first culture and professional workplace
• Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
• Medical 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
• To find out more about what life is like at O’Brien Tree Care, check us out on OBrienTreeCare.com

As an Arborist Ground Person, you will play an important role in

• Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including
  • Pruning
  • Rigging
  • Cabling and bracing
  • Removals
  • Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and trucks)
  • Implementing work zone safety procedures
  • Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft
  • Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties
• Learning and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies
• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Interest in working outdoors year-round performing manual labor in all weather conditions
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to participate within a multidisciplinary team
• Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
• Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field OR prior experience working in the tree care industry is preferred but not required