Grounds Person

Job Description

Grounds Person / Arborist Apprentice

Driftwood Tree Service – Niagara Region

Full-Time | $20–26/hour

Driftwood Tree Service is a professional tree care company serving the Niagara Region. We specialize in tight space tree removals, pruning, and high-standard job site clean-ups.

We are hiring a Grounds Person with a clear apprenticeship path into climbing and leadership for the right candidate.

This position is ideal for someone early in their arboriculture career — whether you're just entering the industry, currently enrolled in an arboriculture or forestry program, or have one to two years of hands-on experience and want to continue developing your skills.

We are also open to candidates with more experience who align with our standards and culture. At Driftwood, attitude and professionalism matter more than years in the trade.

This is physically demanding, safety-critical outdoor work that requires focus, maturity, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Ground support for tree removals and pruning
• Rigging support and property protection
• Equipment setup and organization
• Job site clean-up and safety maintenance
• Safe chainsaw handling and ground operations
• Skill development toward climbing and advanced arborist work

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Professional and respectful attitude
• Calm under pressure
• Valid G driver's license (required)

Our Standards

• Honest and accountable (own mistakes and damaged equipment)
• Works safely and follows proper procedures
• On time and prepared
• Professional with coworkers and clients
• Fit for duty each day

Assets (Not Required)

• Chainsaw certification
• Arboriculture or Forestry program student/graduate
• Previous arborist apprentice experience
• Large equipment experience
• Crane-assisted removal exposure
• Tree climbing experience
• DZ license or higher

Pay & Growth

• $20–26/hour starting (based on experience)
• Full-time (approx. 40 hours/week)
• Overtime during peak season
• 90-day performance review
• Clear raise criteria
• Apprenticeship path into climbing and leadership

We are building a respectful, honest, professional, and enjoyable team environment where people support each other and take pride in their work.

Apply directly through Indeed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: $20.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 50 per week

Application question(s):

• Are you comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and performing physically demanding work daily?

Experience:

• tree work, landscaping, construction, or outdoor trades: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person