Tree Climber / Climbing Arborist

$27–$35 per hour based on experience and certifications · Full-time, year-round · Weekly payMonday–Friday, 6:30 AM start at our South Miami yard. Optional storm/emergency work at premium pay.Career path to Crew Leader and ISA Certified Arborist — we'll support your certification.WHO WE AREGrove Tree Service & Landscaping has cared for trees in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami and Miami Beach since 1981. We are a Miami-Dade licensed and insured tree care company with an ISA Certified Arborist on staff and modern equipment: bucket trucks, spider lifts, grapple loaders, chippers and stump grinders. We do residential fine pruning, large removals, HOA and municipal contracts - no line clearing.THE JOB• Climb and work aloft using SRT or MRS; set up and run rigging for removals and technical pruning• Operate aerial lifts, chainsaws (ground and in-canopy), pole saws and chippers safely• Prune to ANSI A300 / ISA best practices — crown cleaning, reduction, raising, structural pruning of young trees• Keep the truck, saws and ropes in working order at the end of each day• Work alongside our arborist and crew leaders; help train groundsmen who want to climbREQUIREMENTS• 1+ years of production tree climbing (2+ preferred); comfortable with rigging and removals• Valid Florida driver's license with a clean record (CDL a plus)WHAT WE OFFER• $27–$35/hr, reviewed at 90 days and annually; credential pay increases• Full-time, year-round work — 40 hours every week, no seasonal layoffs, weekly paychecks• Overtime and storm work at premium• Workers' comp fully covered• Paid holidays / PTO• Company-provided saddle, helmet, PPE, uniforms and climbing gear• Performance bonus• Aerial rescue and chainsaw training on the clock; support toward ISA/TCIA certification with mentorship from our staff arborist• Small company, direct line to the ownersHOW TO APPLYApply here, or text/call 305.858.6307 and tell us your climbing experience and what gear you're used to.Grove Tree Service & Landscaping is an equal opportunity and E-Verify employer. Miami-Dade License #1216720.