Groundie

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Groundie, an essential support role in arboriculture and landscape maintenance. In this energetic position, you will assist skilled arborists and landscape professionals with a variety of outdoor tasks, ensuring safe and efficient operations. Your enthusiasm for outdoor work, combined with a commitment to safety and growth, will help us deliver exceptional tree care, landscaping, and land management services. This paid position offers opportunities to develop specialized skills in tree rigging, pruning, and equipment operation while contributing to the health and beauty of outdoor environments.

Duties

• Assist arborists with tree removal, pruning, and trimming using proper arborist rigging techniques and tools such as chainsaws and hand tools
• Operate bucket trucks safely to access elevated work areas for pruning, planting, or maintenance tasks
• Support rigging operations by setting up ropes, pulleys, and other equipment to safely lower branches or trees during removal or pruning projects
• Help with landscape maintenance activities including lawn care, planting, mulching, and general site cleanup
• Use GIS (Geographic Information Systems) tools for mapping and site planning when required
• Follow strict safety protocols during all outdoor activities to ensure personal safety and team well-being
• Maintain equipment such as chainsaws, bucket trucks, and hand tools in good working condition

Skills

• Prior outdoor work experience with a focus on horticulture, landscape maintenance, or tree care is highly desirable
• Knowledge of arborist rigging techniques and tree removal procedures
• Ability to operate bucket trucks safely and efficiently in various weather conditions
• Familiarity with GIS applications for site mapping or planning is a plus
• Strong understanding of plant pruning care, tree trimming practices, and general landscaping principles
• Experience with chainsaw operation and safety protocols is essential
• Growing experience in horticulture or dendrology (study of trees) enhances your ability to contribute effectively
• Excellent teamwork skills with a positive attitude towards learning new skills in arboriculture and landscape maintenance

This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to gain hands-on experience in the green industry while working outdoors in a supportive environment. We value safety-minded candidates who are passionate about plant care and landscape excellence. Join us to grow your skills in a vibrant setting dedicated to environmental stewardship and professional development!

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour

Work Location: In person