Do you enjoy working outdoors and caring for trees and shrubs? How about having a strong sense of accomplishment at the end of the day? Is being part of a team built around values and working towards the same goal important to you? What about having great resources and support to help you learn and advance your career?

If this sounds like you, then Arborscapes may be the right fit! We provide regular training opportunities, advanced certifications, and other professional development to help you grow in your career. We also offer an incredible opportunity to work with the best equipment and see Richmond’s landscape from a unique perspective, all while promoting the health and beauty of trees and shrubs throughout the area. A career with Arborscapes means being a part of a network of motivated, fun-loving, arboriculture professionals with a focus on continued growth and development.

Arborscapes is a locally owned and operated company that was started in 2002 with the goal of providing our clients in Central Virginia with the highest level of care for their trees and shrubs. We strive to find the best team members that have a desire to grow and learn.

Our Values:

Integrity – We strive to create the highest level of trust between our team members, clients, and community.

Drive – We continuously strive to work hard, learn, and improve.

Professionalism – We treat our work not just as a daily job, but also as a profession, holding each other accountable to the highest standards in the tree care industry.

Family – Our business environment encourages an enjoyable, family-oriented workplace for all of our team members.

Lasting Relationships – All of our core values combine to achieve our ultimate goal of creating relationships that last. We want Arborscapes to be the place where clients return each year for trusted service provided by our great people.

We Offer:

• A fun, challenging, and rewarding career
• A team with a strong culture guided by our values
• Competitive pay based on experience
• A complete benefits package, including health and dental insurance, life/disability insurance, a retirement plan with company match, paid vacation and sick leave, and 8 paid holidays
• Training opportunities, advanced certifications, and other professional development to help you grow along the way

Arborist Assistant Trainee

We will teach you the ropes of a rewarding trade from the ground up! As an Arborist Assistant Trainee, you will start your career with Arborscapes by learning the basics of arboriculture, including the skills needed to safely operate equipment such as a chipper and chainsaw, and how to work effectively as a team when pruning or removing trees. Arborist Assistant Trainees quickly grow into Climbing Arborists and can eventually lead their own crews!

Requirements include:

• Must be self-motivated with a desire to grow and learn
• Must hold a valid Virginia Driver’s License with a clean driving record and must be able to attain CDL Learner’s Permit within first 30 days of employment if you do not already hold one
• Must be professional and able to communicate in a professional manner to clients and other team members
• Ability to work Monday-Friday from 7AM until approximately 3-5PM depending on the size of the job

Climbing Arborist – Experienced

If you are an experienced arborist, we have opportunities to help you progress in your career. We are passionate about helping you reach your potential! Here at Arborscapes, you will work as part of a crew, handling everything from pruning to removals to cabling/bracing and lightning protection installation. As a Climbing Arborist, you will also have the opportunity to lead and develop Arborist Assistants and Trainees that are part of your crew.

Requirements include:

• ISA Arborist Certification preferred
• Minimum of three years of climbing experience using ropes
• Must have clear understanding of and capability in rigging
• Must be self-motivated with a desire to not only grow and learn, but to help others learn and develop in their roles as Arborist Assistants and Trainees
• Must hold a valid Virginia Driver’s License with a clean driving record and must be able to attain CDL Learner’s Permit within first 30 days of employment if you do not already hold one
• Ability to work Monday-Friday from 7AM until approximately 3-5PM depending on the size of the job