A career can choose you. At the heart of tree care is a passion for nature, working outdoors, and making a positive impact on the environment.
Benefits & Culture
Why Choose a Career in Tree Care with Front Range Arborists?
- Competitive Pay and Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Opportunities for Advancement:
- A career in tree care offers diverse paths and growth opportunities. You can start as a ground worker or apprentice and advance to become a certified arborist, tree climber, or crew leader. Along the way, you’ll develop expertise in tree biology, safe climbing techniques, equipment operation, and client relations.
Career Pathways
- Career Pathways (Make this a Graphic)
- Entry-Level:
- Ground worker, apprentice arborist
- Mid-Level:
- Tree climber, tree care specialist, crew leader
- Advanced:
- Certified arborist, consulting arborist, tree care manager
- Entry-Level:
- Hands-on Work:
- A desire to be outside, work with their hands, and directly improve the landscape.
- Growth and Learning:
- Company Paid Training & Certifications
- Opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge in a specialized field.
- Job Satisfaction:
- The fulfillment that comes from seeing the tangible results of their efforts, knowing they’re making the world greener and healthier.
- The Excitement of Climbing, Learning, and Teamwork:
- Tree care isn’t your typical desk job. You’ll find yourself climbing to great heights, learning how to use advanced equipment like chainsaws and rigging systems, and solving complex challenges with your team. The work requires a blend of strength, technical skill, and creativity.
- Work Locations with Variety:
- A career in tree care takes you to diverse and exciting locations, from city parks to deep forests and residential yards. Each location brings its own unique challenges and opportunities. You might be restoring a storm-damaged tree in a neighborhood one day and helping manage a forest ecosystem the next. No matter the setting, tree care is dynamic and full of adventure!
Open Positions
Submit Your Resume
Not the Job You're Looking For?
Send us your resume to give us a good idea of your goals and skill sets.
The Tree Care Specialist:
A Blend of Art & Science
Being a tree care specialist is more than just a job—it’s a combination of art and science. It involves understanding tree biology and using that knowledge to care for trees in ways that preserve their beauty, health, and function. Continuing education is essential in this field, with certifications and training opportunities keeping you up to date on the latest techniques and safety practices.
There’s a deep sense of self-satisfaction in knowing that your work directly benefits both people and the environment.
What is arboriculture?
Arboriculture is the cultivation, management, and study of trees, shrubs, and other perennial woody plants. As an arborist, your role is to ensure that trees and landscapes thrive, which means knowing when to prune, fertilize, and treat trees to maintain their health and longevity.
Arborists play a crucial role in maintaining the health of our ecosystems
By caring for trees, arborists:
- Improve air quality by maintaining trees that absorb carbon dioxide.
- Help prevent soil erosion.
- Support wildlife habitats.
- Enhance urban environments by providing shade, reducing noise, and boosting property values.
