Arboretum Arborist Ground Person

Overview

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If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At the Bartlett Charlotte Arboretum, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

Our team is responsible for a wide range of job tasks here at the Arboretum's 350+ acres:

Mowing & turf care, spreading mulch/woodchips, herbicide & weeding, leaf cleanup, remediation of deer damage on plants, plant health care, tree and shrub pruning and removals, as well several other minor but important tasks. 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 --------------------

As a member of the Arboretum staff, you will play an important role in:* Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform various job tasks as listed above * Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies

Qualifications

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• 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,...