Tree Trimmer / Palm Tree Climber

BB Hill Landscaping is hiring a full-time tree trimmer and palm tree climber in Tucson. The role pays $20–$30 per hour depending on experience and centers on safe climbing, correct pruning, hazard reduction, and teamwork with the ground crew. The local company is looking for someone with professional climbing experience who can use saws and rigging confidently without losing sight of the people, structures, plants, and utilities below. What you will do • Climb and trim palm trees and other assigned trees using approved climbing and positioning systems. • Remove fronds, hazardous limbs, and specified growth while preserving tree health and the approved shape. • Use chainsaws, hand saws, rigging, and related equipment according to company and site safety practices. • Plan cuts and communicate with the ground crew before lowering or releasing material. • Support site setup, equipment checks, debris handling, and a thorough cleanup at completion. • Identify hazards, damaged gear, difficult access, or work beyond the agreed scope and raise it before proceeding. How the work fits together Tree and palm work begins with an assessment of access, tree condition, utilities, targets, climbing route, drop zones, and the disposal plan. The climber and ground crew agree on communication and rigging before production starts. Each cut is considered in relation to the remaining canopy and the site below. After aerial work, the whole crew processes material, accounts for equipment, checks for damage, and restores the customer area. What the employer is looking for • One to three years of professional climbing experience is requested by the employer. • Working knowledge of climbing, rigging, chainsaws, and safe performance at height. • A valid driver's license is required; a commercial driver's license is listed as a plus. • Ability to coordinate closely with a ground crew and maintain sound judgment in changing tree and site conditions. Schedule, conditions, and compensation BB Hill publishes $20–$30 per hour depending on experience and says overtime is available. The employer also lists benefits and paid time off, company-provided gear, and training, but does not provide the exact weekly schedule or eligibility terms. Candidates should confirm typical hours, overtime frequency and rate, benefit costs and start dates, climbing-gear policy, travel, and how skill level determines the starting rate. This is an in-person horticulture and outdoor position with a small operation. Daily priorities can change with weather, plant or animal condition, equipment availability, customer schedules, and the season. The successful person should arrive ready to work, communicate early when a task or condition is unclear, follow the employer's safety and quality procedures, and leave tools, vehicles, production areas, and job sites secure and ready for the next shift. Applicants should expect active work that may include long periods of standing or walking, bending, lifting, repetitive hand tasks, noise, dust, mud, pollen, heat, cold, rain, or work around moving equipment. The exact physical demands differ by assignment. Candidates should discuss any accommodation needs with the employer and confirm the final schedule, overtime treatment, training period, travel expectations, and benefit eligibility before accepting an offer. Only compensation and benefits expressly published by the employer are included here; unpublished terms have not been estimated. How to apply Complete the direct application on BB Hill Landscaping's careers page and reference Tree Trimmer / Palm Tree Climber. Include years of professional climbing, tree and palm species, rigging and saw experience, certifications, license or CDL status, recent employers, and availability.