Arboretum Groundskeeper

Overview:

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:

• 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

 

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

 

 

Location : Name: Research Lab Location : State/Province: NC Category: Research Lab and Arboretum Latest Post Date: englishcareers: 8/13/2026 Type: Regular Full-Time