Tree Groundsman

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Tree Groundsman
Christian Brothers Outdoor Services
Location: Grant, MI 49327
Pay: $15-$22 per hour
Job Type: Full-time

Support a Professional Tree-Care Crew
Christian Brothers Outdoor Services is looking for a reliable, safety-minded Tree Groundsman to support our tree-care team. This hands-on position is ideal for someone who enjoys outdoor work and wants to develop skills in pruning, removals, rigging, equipment operation, and job-site safety.

Responsibilities

• Load, organize, and inspect saws, ropes, rigging, fuel, PPE, cones, tarps, and hand tools
• Report equipment damage, leaks, missing tools, or unsafe conditions
• Help establish work zones, drop zones, traffic control, and property-protection plans
• Maintain clear communication with the climber and crew leader
• Manage brush and logs so landing areas remain safe and organized
• Assist with ropes and rigging under trained crew leadership
• Watch for pedestrians, vehicles, pets, utilities, property hazards, and changing site conditions
• Safely handle branches, brush, ropes, and rigging equipment
• Operate and maintain chippers, bucket trucks, and other equipment as trained
• Keep job sites clean, organized, and safe
• Anticipate upcoming tasks and help prevent unnecessary downtime
• Assist with lawn and landscape work as needed
• Use mapping or GIS tools to document tree locations when required
• Follow all company safety procedures

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn
• Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather
• Able to lift, carry, and work on your feet throughout the day
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Previous tree-care, landscaping, or equipment experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license preferred and required for certain assignments
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well with a team

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $15-$22 per hour
• Full-time, year-round work
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for advancement
• Training and hands-on experience in professional tree care

If you’re dependable, safety-minded, and ready to grow your skills outdoors, apply today to join the Christian Brothers Outdoor Services team.