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.

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.

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

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

Proper application and timing for Pest/Disease suppression materials

Assistance with nursery and greenhouse operations

As needed assistance with research trials: 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

Ability to pass a criminal background check

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)

Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions

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

Location : NameResearch Lab

Location : State/ProvinceNC

CategoryResearch

Latest Post Date: englishcareers5/7/2025

TypeRegular Full-Time

Regular Full-Time