Planter / Waterer / Grounds Tech Job at A Plus Tree, Portland, OR

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  • A Plus Tree
  • Portland, OR

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Do you love working outdoors and making a visible impact in your community? A Plus Tree is looking for a reliable and hardworking Ground Technician to support our tree planting and watering operations. This hybrid role plays a vital part in ensuring the successful establishment of newly planted trees, from the ground up.

You’ll assist with planting projects, care for young trees, and help maintain a safe and productive work environment. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in arboriculture while supporting the growth of a more sustainable urban canopy.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Planting Season:

  • Assist with tree planting to high standards, ensuring proper root prep and final appearance.
  • Load, unload, and move trees and materials as needed.
  • Maintain planting tools and equipment; help keep worksites clean and organized.
  • Record planting activity using digital tools like ArborPlus or Google Sheets.

Watering & Maintenance Season:

  • Operate a non-CDL water truck to hydrate trees across various city sites.
  • Conduct light tree maintenance, including mulching, weeding, staking, and visual health checks.
  • Document site visits, watering activity, and note any visible signs of tree stress, damage, or disease.

General Ground Tech Support:

  • Follow directions from Crew Leaders and Foremen to complete daily job tasks safely and efficiently.
  • Help set up job sites, load tools and gear, and support climbers and planting techs as needed.
  • Use rakes, blowers, and other tools to clear job sites and leave properties clean and presentable.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Enthusiasm for working outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Ability to lift 75+ pounds and perform physically demanding tasks
  • Experience with or interest in tree care, landscaping, or horticulture
  • Basic comfort with digital tools (Google Sheets, smartphones, or similar)
  • Valid driver’s license with ability to drive large trucks (non-CDL)
  • Dependable, detail-oriented, and a strong team player
  • Must be 18+ years old

Why Join A Plus Tree?

At A Plus Tree, we’re not just planting trees — we’re growing careers and building a greener future. As part of our team, you’ll gain access to training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in the communities we serve.

Benefits:

Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision Insurance, Life insurance, Paid Sick Leave, 401(k), and 401(k) Matching.

*A Plus Tree provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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