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Arborist Ground Person
@ Bartlett Tree Experts
Summerland, British Columbia
Overview
Bartlett Tree Experts is hiring an entry-level Arborist Ground Person in Summerland, BC, for a regular full-time tree care crew. The role supports arborists in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties, with hands-on on-the-job training. The posting states company-paid uniforms and PPE, life, LTD, medical and dental benefits, and a boot reimbursement up to $200.
Responsibilities:
- On-the-job training in all aspects of arboriculture
- Operate hand tools, chainsaws, chippers and aerial lifts
- Implement work zone safety procedures
- Assist climbers and crew leaders on the ground and aloft
- Assist with driving, backing, dumping and parking
Requirements summary:
- Passion for nature and the outdoors
- Willing to work outdoors year-round in all weather
- Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Prior tree care or horticulture experience preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Paid training, Uniform provided |
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Bartlett Tree Experts
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Bartlett helps residential and commercial customers maintain beautiful, healthy landscapes and trees.
Full company description
The trees and shrubs us are valuable assets that deserve care and protection. For over 100 years, Bartlett Tree Experts has been providing residential and commercial property owners the services needed to help keep those trees healthy and beautiful. Services: inventory management, pruning, fertilization, insect & disease suppression, soil management, lightning protection, cabling and bracing and removals.
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- Specialties
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- Tree inventory
- Pruning
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Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
The trees and shrubs us are valuable assets that deserve care and protection. For over 100 years, Bartlett Tree Experts has been providing residential and commercial property owners the services needed to help keep those trees healthy and beautiful. Services: inventory management, pruning, fertilization, insect & disease suppression, soil management, lightning protection, cabling and bracing and removals.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1907 |
| Specialties | arboristarboriculturetree caretree experttree servicetree doctortree surgeonArborcareplant health careTree inventory |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 35 |
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Summary
If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, 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 Bartlett's 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
- Life, LTD, ADD, medical and dental
- RPP Plan, Healthcare spending account, and paid vacation and holidays
- Industry credential/license pay increases
- Company-paid uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
- Boot reimbursement up to $200
- Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories
To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.
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
- Rigging
- Cabling and bracing
- Removals
- Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
- Implementing work zone safety procedures
- Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft
- Assisting 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 in all weather conditions
- Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record
- A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team
- Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
- Degree or Certificate in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred but not required
The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location : Name
SummerlandLocation : State/Province
BCCategory
Production ArboristLatest Post Date: Canada Careers
11/4/2026Type
Regular Full-TimeJournal
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