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Ground Person

Macomber Tree and Garden LLC
Tolland, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Macomber Tree and Garden LLC! At Macomber Tree, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, 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 scientific 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.

Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

  • A safety-first culture and professional workplace
  • Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
  • 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
  • Access to training, continuing education programs

Responsibilities:

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 trees
  • RiggingCabling and bracingRemoval of hazardous treesProperly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)Implementing work zone safety proceduresAssisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloftAssisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties
  • Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies

Qualifications:

  • A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
  • 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 multi-disciplinary 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 is preferred but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

  • Tree care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25

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