Arborist Jobs in Itasca, IL

An Arborist, also known as a Tree Surgeon, plays a crucial role in the landscaping industry. They are responsible for maintaining, pruning, and removing trees and shrubs in all settings, from parks and forests to urban and suburban landscapes. Their work often involves diagnosing and treating tree diseases, ensuring their healthy growth, and mitigating potential risks related to tree growth in populated areas. Arborists may also be involved in planning and implementing tree planting initiatives, contributing to landscape design, and offering consultancy services about tree species selection, placement, and care.

Arborists should have a strong knowledge of tree biology and the skills to use specialized equipment safely. Critical thinking, good physical health, and detail orientation are essential, as the work often involves problem-solving and attention to minute details. Certifications like Certified Arborist (CA) from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) are advantageous and often required. Before becoming an Arborist, a person might have roles such as a Groundskeeper, a Landscape Technician, or a Tree Care Specialist, where they would gain significant experience and knowledge of plant care, landscaping, and horticulture.

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Grounds - Senior Groundskeeper (Arborist focus)

  • Brookfield, IL (13 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brookfield, IL (13 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Horticultural duties include, but are not limited to, care of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants, planting, watering, weeding, mulching, propagation, tilling, lawn care, pruning, fertilization, plant...

Commercial Arborist Crew Leader

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Overview Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an experienced Arborist Crew Leader to join our team....

Arborist Crew Leader

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities As an Arborist Crew Leader, you will play an important role in: Safely performing and supervising all aspects of arboriculture, including: Pruning Cabling and bracing Rigging Removals...

Consulting Utility Arborist Chicagoland

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

or related discipline. + Preferred: Relevant pesticide and/or Herbicide licenses and certificates, if required by state law. + Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Utility Specialist, Registered...

Arborist Trainee Internship (2025) Downers Grove, IL

  • Downers Grove, IL (11 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (11 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Arborist Trainee Internship (2025) | Downers Grove, IL Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company Location: Downers Grove, IL Date Posted: 2/3/25, 3:43 PM Arborist Trainee Internship (2025) | Downers Grove...

Inventory Arborist / Environmental Technician Hybrid Role Elmhurst, IL

  • Elmhurst, IL (6 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elmhurst, IL (6 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Duties The Inventory Arborist / Environmental Technician Hybrid Role will provide a very vide array of natural resource services to our government, commercial and not-for-profit clients....

Arborist Trainee Internship (2025) Near North Shore (Wheeling), IL

  • Wheeling, IL (11 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (11 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!...

Arborist Trainee Internship (2025) Long Grove, IL

  • Long Grove, IL (16 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Long Grove, IL (16 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!...

Sales Arborist - Monster Tree Service of North Shore

  • Northbrook, IL (13 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (13 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Maintain arborist certification through continuing education credits....

Climbing Arborist Trainee Long Grove, IL

  • Long Grove, IL (16 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Long Grove, IL (16 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!...

Sales Arborist

  • Palatine, IL (9 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Palatine, IL (9 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

(k) matching Referral program Qualifications Urban Planning Mid-level Horticulture Certified Arborist Forestry Under 1 year Full Job Description About SavATree SavATree was created 45 years ago with...

Climbing Arborist Trainee West Chicago, IL

  • West Chicago, IL (11 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • West Chicago, IL (11 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!...

Lawn & Tree Care Technician Lake Bluff, IL

  • Lake Bluff, IL (23 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lake Bluff, IL (23 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Qualifications What We're Looking For: Love of the outdoors Preferred: Background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping Preferred: Turf, Weed, Tree and shrub ID, Pathology and knowledge of turf or...

Climbing Arborist Crew Leader Lake Bluff, IL

  • Lake Bluff, IL (23 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lake Bluff, IL (23 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

We are currently looking to add dynamic Climbing Arborists and Arborist Crew Leaders to our passionate team of landscape professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!...

Climbing Arborist Trainee Near North Shore (Wheeling), IL

  • Wheeling, IL (11 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (11 miles from Itasca, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Climbing Arborist Trainee to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!...

Demographic Data for Itasca, IL

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Arborist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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How to Grow Anything: Make Your Trees and Shrubs Thrive
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Basics of Arboriculture
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Salary for Arborist Jobs in Itasca, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Arborist positions.



Highest Education Level

Arborists in Itasca, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.1%
High School or GED
20.4%
Associate's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.3%
Master's Degree
8.1%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Arborists in Itasca, IL
None
21.5%
10+ years
20.2%
2-4 years
18.2%
Less than 1 year
18.1%
8-10 years
14.5%
1-2 years
5.7%
6-8 years
1.9%


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