--- title: Experienced Tree Climber at Joshua Tree Experts description: Joshua Tree Experts is hiring for the Experienced Tree Climber role in North Chicago, IL. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/tree-climber-immediately-at-joshua-tree-experts-01a18231-79be-707e-a02b-25c85b9f0d2a date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Joshua Tree Experts as Experienced Tree Climber in North Chicago, IL. Pays $27–$35 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/t86553.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Joshua Tree Experts | | **Location** | North Chicago, IL | | **Salary** | $27/hr - $35/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 27, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Joshua Tree Experts. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Joshua Tree Experts. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $51,000 – $62,000 a year (median $51,000). ## Description ***Climb Higher in Your Career with North Chicago's Tree Care Team*** **Are you passionate about tree climbing and ready to join a winning team from the ground up?** **Looking for a company that rewards excellence and invests in your growth?** *Joshua Tree Experts* is the premier Tree Care company in the ***North Chicago*** market, serving the local community. We're seeking an experienced **Tree Climber** to join our founding team in this rapidly growing territory filled with mature trees and discerning homeowners. As a Tree Climber with Joshua Tree Experts, you'll be a key member of our 2-4 person crews, working in some of the area's most beautiful neighborhoods where homeowners invest in professional tree care. This is your chance to join a growing company where your skills are valued, your safety is prioritized, and your success is rewarded. **What Makes This Role Special:** - **Founding team member** of a new territory with tremendous growth potential - **Premium clientele** who value expert craftsmanship and professional service - **Career advancement path** - grow into crew leadership roles as we expand - **Performance-based rewards** including gear upgrades and commission opportunities - **Established franchise support** with proven systems and training **What a Tree Climber Does:** - Perform expert tree climbing for removals, pruning, and preservation work - Communicate effectively with crew leader and team members - Maintain professional image and represent JTE's premium brand standards - **Provide excellent customer service** and build rapport with homeowners - Delegate work to ground crew and ensure safe operations - Maintain assigned equipment and climbing gear to company standards - Follow comprehensive safety protocols and ANSI standards - **Identify and communicate upselling opportunities** to crew leader - Work minimum 40 hours per week with overtime opportunities - Understand and operate aerial lift equipment as needed **What You Must Have:** - **High school diploma or GED** - **Minimum 2 years professional tree climbing experience** - **Valid driver's license** with clean driving record - ISA Certification preferred but not required - Strong communication skills and professional demeanor - Commitment to safety and following established protocols - Physical ability to perform demanding climbing work - Team-oriented mindset with willingness to train others **What Joshua Tree Experts Offers You:** - **Safety-first culture** with comprehensive training and support - **Career advancement opportunities** - clear path to crew leadership - **Performance incentives** including **upgraded climbing gear** for 5-star reviews - **Paid training and education** including industry certifications - **Work/life balance** with consistent full-time hours - **Year-round employment** in extended growing season - **PTO** - **Comprehensive benefits package** **Ready to Climb to New Heights? Apply Now!** Join Joshua Tree Experts and be part of establishing the premier tree care service in Chicago's most prestigious communities. Your expertise will help us grow, and our growth will advance your career. **About Joshua Tree Experts** Joshua Tree Experts is a rapidly expanding franchise system focused on providing premium tree care, plant health care, and integrated property services. Our territory serves some of Chicagoland's most beautiful and fastest-growing communities, where homeowners invest in professional services to maintain and enhance their properties. We believe our success depends on our team's success. That's why we offer comprehensive training, clear advancement paths, performance-based incentives, and profit sharing that rewards loyalty and excellence. When you succeed, we all succeed. **Apply now to join the founding team of Joshua Tree Experts!** *All applicants will be notified if AI is used at all within the recruiting process.* ## Skills - Pruning - Training And Development - Driver's License - Climbing Equipment - Safety Procedures - ANSI Standards - Tree Climbing - Driving - Brand Standards Compliance - Communication ## Benefits - Professional Development - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) ## Related - [Agriculture & Environment jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/agriculture-and-environment?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Grounds & Landscaping jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/agriculture-and-environment/grounds-and-landscaping?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Arborist jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/agriculture-and-environment/grounds-and-landscaping/arborist?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101552 jobs - [Landscaping Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/construction/landscaping-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 4301 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)