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Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery LLC

Pruner

Fillmore, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $18.50/hr

Pruner Location: Fillmore Schedule: Full-Time | Outdoor Yard Role Compensation: $16.90 - $18.50 (Depending on Experience) The Role Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery is seeking skilled Pruners to ...

City of New York

Climber & Pruner

Arkville, NY · On-site

$22.50 - $31/hr

The Bureau of Water Supply seeks to hire a Climber & Pruner with the West of Hudson Tree Task Force within the Drinking Water Operations Directorate, for a position located in Arkville, New York.

City of New York

Climber & Pruner

Flushing, NY · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

When responding to emergency conditions, Climber and Pruners may be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Some of the physical activities performed by Climber and ...

City of New York

Climber & Pruner

Arkville, NY

$22.50 - $31/hr

The Bureau of Water Supply seeks to hire a Climber & Pruner with the West of Hudson Tree Task Force within the Drinking Water Operations Directorate, for a position located in Arkville, New York.

City of New York

Climber & Pruner

Arkville, NY · On-site

$22.50 - $31/hr

The Bureau of Water Supply seeks to hire a Climber & Pruner with the West of Hudson Tree Task Force within the Drinking Water Operations Directorate, for a position located in Arkville, New York.

City of New York

Climber & Pruner

Arkville, NY · On-site

$22.50 - $31/hr

The Bureau of Water Supply seeks to hire a Climber & Pruner with the West of Hudson Tree Task Force within the Drinking Water Operations Directorate, for a position located in Arkville, New York.

City of New York

Climber & Pruner

Flushing, NY

$22.25 - $30.75/hr

When responding to emergency conditions, Climber and Pruners may be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Some of the physical activities performed by Climber and ...

City of New York

Climber & Pruner

Flushing, NY · On-site

$22.25 - $30.75/hr

When responding to emergency conditions, Climber and Pruners may be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Some of the physical activities performed by Climber and ...

City of New York

Climber & Pruner

Flushing, NY · On-site

$22.25 - $30.75/hr

When responding to emergency conditions, Climber and Pruners may be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Some of the physical activities performed by Climber and ...

City of New York

Climber & Pruner

Arkville, NY

$22.50 - $31/hr

The Bureau of Water Supply seeks to hire a Climber & Pruner with the West of Hudson Tree Task Force within the Drinking Water Operations Directorate, for a position located in Arkville, New York.

City of New York

Climber & Pruner

Arkville, NY · On-site

$22.50 - $31/hr

The Bureau of Water Supply seeks to hire a Climber & Pruner with the West of Hudson Tree Task Force within the Drinking Water Operations Directorate, for a position located in Arkville, New York.

City of New York

Climber & Pruner

Arkville, NY · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

The Bureau of Water Supply seeks to hire a Climber & Pruner with the West of Hudson Tree Task Force within the Drinking Water Operations Directorate, for a position located in Arkville, New York.

City of New York

Climber & Pruner

Flushing, NY · On-site

$22.25 - $30.75/hr

When responding to emergency conditions, Climber and Pruners may be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Some of the physical activities performed by Climber and ...

City of Pittsburgh, PA

Tree Pruner

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$27.93/hr

The application must clearly show two ( 2 ) years of full-time, paid experience as a tree pruner-climber. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.) * EDUCATION ...

City of Pittsburgh

Tree Pruner

Pittsburgh, PA

$27.93/hr

The application must clearly show two (2) years of full-time, paid experience as a tree pruner-climber. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.) EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Disneyland Resort

Pruner - Full Time

Anaheim, CA

$30.26 - $36.89/hr

(Local, Southern California applicants sought - NO RELOCATION OFFERED.) At Disneyland ® Resort, a Pruner provides day-to-day tree care for the Resort urban forest, under the direction of an ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for pruner in the United States is $175,207.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $134,000.00 and $170,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Pruner, you need knowledge of plant biology, pruning techniques, and experience with horticulture or landscaping, often supported by on-the-job training or a relevant certificate. Familiarity with hand and power pruning tools, safety equipment, and sometimes specialized machinery is essential. Attention to detail, good physical stamina, and effective communication with team members are important soft skills. These competencies ensure healthy plant growth, safety on the job, and efficient completion of pruning tasks.

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Pruners often face challenges such as working in varying weather conditions, managing physical fatigue from repetitive tasks, and ensuring correct pruning techniques to avoid plant damage. To address these, it's important to use ergonomic tools, take regular breaks, and stay updated on best practices through training. Collaborating with team members and supervisors can also help in sharing effective strategies and ensuring safety while maintaining productivity.

What are pruners?

Pruners are professionals who specialize in trimming, cutting, and shaping plants, trees, and shrubs to promote healthy growth and maintain desired shapes. They use tools such as shears, saws, and loppers to remove dead, diseased, or overgrown branches. Pruners work in various settings, including orchards, gardens, parks, and landscaping businesses. Their expertise helps improve plant health, enhance aesthetics, and ensure safety by preventing falling branches. Proper pruning also encourages better flowering and fruit production.

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Job FocusSelective pruning to promote plant health and shapeTrimming and shaping trees for safety and aesthetics
Tools UsedPruning shears, loppers, sawsChainsaws, pruning shears, pole saws

Both Pruners and Tree Trimmers work outdoors in similar environments, often using overlapping tools. Pruners focus on selective pruning to maintain plant health, while Tree Trimmers primarily shape and remove unsafe branches. The roles are closely related, with some overlap in skills and certifications, but their specific tasks differ based on the purpose of the trimming.

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Pruner

Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery LLC

Fillmore, CA • On-site

$16.90 - $18.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Pruner

Location: Fillmore
Schedule: Full-Time | Outdoor Yard Role
Compensation: $16.90 - $18.50 (Depending on Experience)

The Role

Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery is seeking skilled Pruners to support tree health, structure, and presentation across nursery operations.

Working under the direction of a Crew Leader and Yard Management, this role is responsible for applying proper pruning techniques to manage growth, maintain plant quality, and support overall nursery standards. Pruners play an important role in ensuring trees are structurally sound, aesthetically appropriate, and market-ready.

Success in this position requires strong plant knowledge, attention to detail, safe tool use, and consistent execution.

What You’ll Do

  • Perform pruning using hand pruners, pole pruners, extension pruners, and handsaws
  • Follow direction from Crew Leader and Yard Management on pruning standards
  • Identify plant growth characteristics and apply proper pruning techniques
  • Report plant pests or disease concerns
  • Perform stake repair and tree tying maintenance
  • Safely use ladders (8–14 feet) during pruning activities
  • Maintain plant health and overall nursery presentation
  • Support general yard cleanliness and plant care standards
  • Assist other nursery departments as needed

What You Bring

Required

  • Knowledge of plant identification and growth characteristics
  • Understanding of basic pruning techniques
  • Ability to work safely with ladders and hand tools
  • Ability to work effectively in small teams (2–4 employees)
  • Strong attention to detail and plant quality

Preferred

  • Nursery or landscape maintenance experience
  • Experience identifying pests and plant disease

Work Environment & Expectations

This is a physically demanding outdoor role performed in varying weather conditions and on uneven ground surfaces.

Physical requirements include:

  • Standing and extensive walking throughout the shift
  • Climbing ladders (8–14 feet)
  • Frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs (75% of the time)
  • Team lifting up to 100 lbs (25% of the time)
  • Frequent hand tool use and gross grasping

PPE is required as applicable.

If you're a detail-oriented horticultural professional who takes pride in plant structure, safe tool use, and maintaining high nursery standards, we’d like to speak with you.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with 4% company match (when eligible)
  • Kaiser HMO and Anthem EPO medical plans (employer contribution provided)
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Dental, Vision, and voluntary insurance options
  • Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay

Why Devil Mountain?

Founded in Northern California in 1995, Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery has grown from a small horticultural brokerage into one of the leading wholesale nurseries in the region, with growing grounds and selling locations across Northern and Southern California.

We are committed to delivering the highest quality plants, expert product knowledge, and exceptional service to the landscape trade. Everything we do is focused on helping our customers succeed.

Our employees are our roots. We foster a supportive, team-oriented, and performance-driven environment where accountability matters, commitments are honored, and strong work ethic is recognized. We invest in developing our people and building careers that grow alongside the company.

Employment Eligibility

Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are required to complete Form I-9 and participate in the E-Verify employment eligibility verification process.

Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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