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# Apprentice Tree Climber- Monster Tree Service of Rochester at Monster Tree Service

- **Company:** Monster Tree Service
- **Location:** Pittsford, NY
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2025-08-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/whymonster/22818f3b-bf25-4ea4-8268-27893e971afd

## Job description

Company Overview: At Monster Tree Service, we are committed to our core values built on being tree care professionals, strong relationships, an openness to learning & working as a team, and being safe. Our tight-knit team of dedicated professionals takes pride in providing exceptional tree care services to our valued clients in the Rochester and Finger Lakes areas. Position: Tree Climber

About the Role: Are you a reliable and hard-working professional with a passion for outdoor work? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Tree Climber! In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering top-notch arboriculture services, all while embodying our core values. Our commitment to safety, professionalism, and open-minded collaboration sets us apart in the industry.

Responsibilities:

- Safely climb, prune, and remove trees on residential and commercial properties.
- Maintain and operate all equipment, including hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and climbing gear.
- Work seamlessly as part of a crew under the guidance of our Crew Foreman.
- Prioritize and deliver excellent customer service, reflecting our values of respect and professionalism.

Requirements:

- Demonstrated climbing experience using rope and saddle for pruning, with proficiency in knots, chainsaw operation, and chipper operation.
- Familiarity with Aerial Lifts (bucket truck and/or spider lifts) and adherence to ANSI standards which includes using proper PPE (we take this seriously).
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
- Experience with driving non-CDL trucks with trailers.
- Knowledge of crew management, training, customer service, and safety procedures is highly valued.
- Excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions.
- Physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions.

What We Offer:

- Competitive wages ($20-$26/HR Depending on Experience).
- Comprehensive training and year-round employment.
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment.
- A positive and respectful work environment that values being open to learning and working as a team.
- Opportunities for professional growth within the company.
- Paid time off & holiday pay.
- Profit-sharing and 401K benefits.
- Continuing education opportunities.

How to Apply: If you are an organized and motivated individual looking for a hands-on opportunity to work outdoors and share our commitment to professionalism, strong relationships, open to learning and working as a team, and being safe, we would love to have you apply for this position. Join our Monster Team and take your career to the next level!

You are applying for work with a franchisee of Monster Tree Service, not Monster Franchising SPE, LLC or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who are solely responsible for their own employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

## About Monster Tree Service

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Monster Tree Service is a national tree care company providing arboricultural services to residential and commercial customers, and the first tree and plant health care franchise system in the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Authority Brands in September 2020)
- **Headquarters**: Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States
- **Founded**: 2008
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Tree care and arboriculture services; franchise system (Forestry, Logging & Timber Operations / Consumer Services)
- Target customers: Homeowners (B2C) and commercial property owners (B2B), plus prospective franchise owners
- Mission or purpose statement: "With a genuine passion for trees and the environment, our mission is to prioritize transparency and honesty in all interactions" — while keeping trees healthy and customers satisfied [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)

## Products & Services
- **[Tree Removal]**: Safe removal of hazardous, diseased, or unwanted trees; includes stump removal and handling of massive old-growth trees [monstertreeservice.com](https://www.monstertreeservice.com/)
- **[Pruning & Trimming]**: Reshaping and maintenance of tree structure for property beautification and health [monstertreeservice.com](https://www.monstertreeservice.com/)
- **[Plant Health Care]**: Treatment and care programs for trees and plants, including disease management [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)
- **[Emergency Services]**: Storm damage response and urgent tree hazard mitigation [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)
- **[Commercial Tree Services]**: Large-scale tree care for construction projects, commercial properties, and municipalities [monstertreeservice.com](https://www.monstertreeservice.com/)
- **[Franchise Opportunity]**: Turnkey tree care franchise business with multiple revenue streams; no prior landscaping or tree care experience required for franchisees [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Acquired by Authority Brands, a leading provider of in-home services, on 2020-09-16 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Authority Brands (parent company) [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - One of the largest national tree service companies, operating as the nation's first tree care franchise [monstertreeservice.com](https://www.monstertreeservice.com/)
  - Headcount of 82 employees, up +4.4% year-over-year, with +0.8% monthly growth [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)
  - Active job postings grew +20% monthly and +20% quarterly (though down -25% yearly) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)
  - Workforce distributed across the United States, Pakistan, and Colombia [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)
  - 88 total job openings listed on Indeed at the time of review [indeed.com](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Monster-Tree-Service)

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover franchise model**: The first tree and plant health care franchise system in the U.S. — a differentiated position in a fragmented, locally dominated industry [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)
- **Authority Brands backing**: Access to the infrastructure, training, and support of a leading in-home services franchise platform [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)
- **Recession- and technology-resistant business model**: Tree care is an essential property maintenance service with fragmented competition, leaving room for franchisees to grow profitable businesses [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)
- **Locally owned, nationally scaled**: Each location is independently owned and operated, fully licensed and insured, combining local trust with national brand recognition [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)
- **Low barrier for franchise entry**: No prior landscaping, gardening, or tree care experience required — the company prioritizes work ethic and management skills instead [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)

## Strategic Focus
- Expanding national franchise footprint through available territories and new market entry [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)
- Growing commercial and residential service lines, including emergency response and plant health care [monstertreeservice.com](https://www.monstertreeservice.com/)
- Scaling operations through franchisee recruitment and local owner-operator growth [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)

## Why Work Here
- **Work environment varies by role**: Field roles (Tree Climber, Arborist, Grounds Crew) are rated lower on Indeed (2.2–3.5 out of 5), with some reviewers noting a lack of office culture for sales arborists; operations roles score higher (3.5/5) [indeed.com](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Monster-Tree-Service)
- **Employer rating**: 3.4/5.0 based on 26 LinkedIn reviews, with work-life balance at 3.6, compensation at 3.3, culture at 2.7, and career development at 2.9 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)
- **Work wellbeing score**: Rated "Low" at 62 on Indeed [indeed.com](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Monster-Tree-Service)
- **Pay transparency (Indeed-reported)**: Tree Climber ~$23.21/hour; Grounds Maintenance Worker ~$17.19/hour [indeed.com](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Monster-Tree-Service)
- **Pay transparency (LinkedIn-reported)**: Executive Assistant ~$57,492/year; Business Owner ~$100,634/year; Tree Service ~$46,269/year [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)
- **Remote options**: Some roles are remote, such as the Regional Operations Partner position [indeed.com](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Monster-Tree-Service)
- **Hiring process**: Described as "easy" with an interview process taking about a week [indeed.com](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Monster-Tree-Service)
- **Talent pipeline**: The company actively recruits from competitors including SavATree, The Davey Tree Expert Company, Bartlett Tree Experts, and BrightView Landscapes, indicating industry-recognized expertise [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)
- **Open roles span multiple functions**: Sales Arborist, Plant Health Care Technician, Grounds Crew, and Regional Operations Partner positions are currently available [lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/whymonster) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)

## Sources
1. [monstertreeservice.com](https://www.monstertreeservice.com/)
2. [monstertreeservicefranchise.com](https://monstertreeservicefranchise.com/about-us/)
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/monster-tree-service)
4. [indeed.com](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Monster-Tree-Service)
5. [lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/whymonster)

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