If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.
As a Horticulturist, you will be an integral member of our Horticulture and Conservation crew, working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of horticulturists and botanists, gaining practical field experience in scientific plant care and management. This is a unique, physically demanding entry-level opportunity to develop your career in horticulture through hands-on, on-the-job training.
BenefitsWe offer competitive compensation, as well as:
- A safety-first culture and professional workplace
- Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development
- Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
- Boot reimbursement up to $150
- Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC
To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Horticulturist, you will play an important role in:
- Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of horticulture, including:
- Plant ID
- Proper and responsible pruning
- Planting and re-potting techniques
- Properly maintaining an ever-developing plant nursery and greenhouses
- Caring for our extensive, rare, and endangered plant collection
- Assisting our crew of Horticulturists and Plant Conservationists with ongoing projects
- Assisting with inventorying our growing plant collection
- Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies
- A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors is a must!
- Comfort working outdoors in year-round Carolina weather (Shirts and jackets provided)
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team
- Prior gardening, landscape, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
- Valid driver's license
- Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required
The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
Location : NameResearch Lab Location : State/ProvinceNC CategoryResearch Lab and Arboretum Latest Post Date: englishcareers8/25/2026 TypeRegular Full-Time
Skills Required
- Passion for nature, the environment, and outdoor work
- Comfort working outdoors year-round in Carolina weather
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Valid driver's license
- Prior gardening, landscape, or horticulture experience
- Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science, or related field
What We Do
Bartlett Tree Experts is a fourth-generation, family-owned scientific tree and shrub care company founded in 1907. It provides preventive tree care for residential and commercial customers, helping maintain healthy, beautiful trees through expert arboriculture, research, diagnosis, and sustainable practices. Its worldwide office network, laboratories, scientists, and arborists support environmentally sound products and personalized service for clients across diverse communities worldwide.
