Tree Planter

About the role

Valley Tree Care has been a family owned and operated tree care company dedicated to providing the highest quality care for our customers and their trees for 27 years and 3 generations. We are a tight knit community of professional employees who strive to grow as individuals and as a company, while finding a true passion and love for what we do. We are constantly striving to grow to provide more opportunities for every employee.

Position Overview

Lead the selection, handling, and professional installation of trees and landscape plants using modern arboricultural standards to ensure long-term health and performance.

Responsibilities

• Select high-quality nursery stock based on health, structure, and aesthetics
• Monitor plant health from procurement through installation
• Install trees using best practices (root pruning, correct depth/root flare, soil amendments, mulching)
• Connect trees to existing irrigation systems, and install deep watering stakes with driplines to deliver water to proper depth in the soil
• Safely transport and protect large trees during delivery
• Educate clients on watering, irrigation setup, and tree establishment

Requirements

• Strong physical capability (lifting, digging in hard soils, handling large trees)
• Working knowledge of tree installation and basic irrigation systems (PVC, poly, drip)
• Ability to lead a crew and maintain job efficiency
• Clean driving record
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience in arboriculture, tree installation, or landscaping
• Familiarity with ANSI A300 standards

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• 401k

Pay

$23‑$27 per hour, based on experience

Location: 2221 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85027