# Grounds Person/Apprentice Arborist

**Company:** [POWERGROUP Resources](null/companies/nMDk2cG9xZjTyHucw6uAYm.md)
**Location:** Smithville, Canada
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

POWERGROUP Resources, on behalf of our client Arborwood Tree Service Inc., is currently seeking a skilled Grounds Person/Apprentice Arborist to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, values safety, and wants to build a career in the arboriculture industry. You’ll be supporting skilled arborists with day-to-day operations, helping maintain a safe and efficient job site, and contributing to high-quality tree care services.

If you're a hard-working team player looking to grow in a hands-on, outdoor environment—we'd love to hear from you!

This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.

_We use AI-assisted tools to help identify and match applicants to our open roles. This may include reviewing resumes and suggesting potential matches. All final hiring decisions are made by humans._

### Who we are:

Arborwood Tree Service Inc. is a full-service tree care company serving the Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara regions. Established over 25 years ago, Arborwood has built an extensive and loyal client base through a strong commitment to safety, exceptional customer service, and quality workmanship.

Join a company that lives by its values of Safety, Integrity, and Professionalism.

### What you will do:

-   Assist arborists with tree removals, pruning, and other arboricultural tasks
-   Prepare and clean up job sites before and after work
-   Drag and chip brush, operate ground equipment (chipper, chainsaw, etc.)
-   Help load and unload equipment and materials
-   Maintain a clean and organized work area
-   Follow all safety protocols and company procedures
-   Provide support to the crew to ensure efficient workflow

## Requirements

-   1-2 years of experience in landscaping, construction, or tree care

-   Experience in tree care, arboriculture, landscaping, forestry, construction, excavation, farming, or other physically demanding outdoor work
-   Experience using chainsaws, wood chippers, brush equipment, power tools, or hand tools safely is an asset
-   A valid G-Class driver’s license (DZ license is an asset)
-   Clean driver’s abstract
-   Valid First Aid & CPR Certification (or willing to obtain)
-   Working at Heights Certification (or willing to obtain)
-   Strong work ethic and reliability
-   Willingness to learn and take direction
-   Physically fit and able to perform manual labour in all weather conditions
-   Safety-conscious with a positive attitude
-   Team-oriented with good communication skills
-   Experience in landscaping, construction, or tree care is an asset
-   Interest in pursuing a career in arboriculture

## Benefits

-   $22-$26 per hour

-   RRSP Matching
-   Dental & Medical plan
-   Paid Time off
-   A healthy and safe work environment.
-   Hands-on training and career development opportunities.
-   A supportive and knowledgeable team environment.