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Nelson Tree Service, LLC

Groundperson - Union

Elyria, OH

$19.50 - $26.75/hr

Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Minimum Qualifications: * Must be 18 years-of-age or older. * Must be willing to join local union and ...

Asplundh Tree Expert

Groundperson - Union

Lorain, OH

$15 - $17.75/hr

Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Minimum Qualifications: * Must be 18 years-of-age or older. * Must be willing to join local union and ...

Nelson Tree Service, LLC

Groundperson - Union

Elyria, OH

$19.50 - $26.75/hr

Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Minimum Qualifications: * Must be 18 years-of-age or older. * Must be willing to join local union and ...

Asplundh Tree Expert

Groundperson - Union

Elyria, OH

$15 - $17.75/hr

Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Minimum Qualifications: * Must be 18 years-of-age or older. * Must be willing to join local union and ...

McGean-Rohco, Inc.

Maintenance Mechanic

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$38.53/hr

Industrial Maintenance Technician: McGean is looking for a multi-skilled maintenance technician to ... McGean is a union shop and part of the International Chemical Workers Council of the U.F.C.W.

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How much do union maintenance jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for union maintenance in Ohio is $30.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.92 and $36.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a union maintenance?

A Union Maintenance job involves performing routine repairs, upkeep, and troubleshooting of equipment, buildings, or machinery while being a member of a labor union. Workers in this role follow union guidelines, ensuring fair wages, benefits, and workplace protections. Responsibilities may include plumbing, electrical work, HVAC maintenance, and general facility repairs. These roles exist in various industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and commercial buildings.

What does a union maintenance do?

A typical day for a Union Maintenance worker involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining equipment and machinery to keep operations running smoothly. You might troubleshoot electrical or mechanical issues, perform preventative maintenance, and collaborate with other skilled trades or production staff to address urgent repairs. The work environment can be industrial, commercial, or construction-based, and there is often a strong focus on safety and teamwork. Over time, union maintenance positions can offer opportunities to advance into lead or supervisory roles as you gain more experience and seniority.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in union maintenance?

To excel as a Union Maintenance worker, you typically need strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, a high school diploma or GED, and completion of a formal apprenticeship or relevant vocational training. Familiarity with hand and power tools, industrial equipment, blueprints, and safety certifications such as OSHA 10 are often required. Attention to detail, a strong work ethic, effective communication, and teamwork are crucial soft skills in this field. These skills ensure safe, efficient equipment repairs and foster a collaborative environment on unionized job sites.

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Infographic showing various Union Maintenance job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,425 per year, or $30 per hour.

Groundperson - Union

Nelson Tree Service, LLC

Elyria, OH

$19.50 - $26.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Groundperson

**We are hiring Entry-level and Skilled Groundperson** On-the-job training is provided.  The perfect opportunity to build a career in the Line Clearance industry.   If you enjoy the great outdoors, this position is tailor-made for you.   

Our team is on the lookout for bold individuals who love to work in all-weather elements. Wind, rain, sunshine, or snow - we tackle them all! If you want to experience the world from a tree's perspective, this is the job for you.   Our crews trim, top, and reshape trees to remove low-hanging, dead, and excess branches, providing clearance for utility powerlines.  

Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a nationwide full-service utility contractor offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you!

Nelson Tree Service provides utility companies with line clearance services, upholding a commitment to the highest standards of performance and professionalism. If this sounds like you apply today!
Nelson crews are widely heralded as among the most well-trained vegetation management specialists in the United States. At every level, Nelson’s leaders and employees know there is more to line clearance than trimming trees—there’s that whole matter of reputation.
Job Type: 
  • Full-Time +, Non-Exempt
Pay: 
  • Competitive, Hourly
Benefits:
  • Benefits Available and Vary per position and location.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
  • Operate chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps of larger trees.
  • Drag, gather, and feed brush into a woodchipper.
  • Services vehicles and equipment, maintaining them in neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
  • Must be willing to join local union and pay union dues.
Education & Experience:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Entry-level position, no experience required.
  • Previous experience a plus.
Pre-Screen:
  • Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.
License & Certifications:
  • Driver's License Preferred, but not required.
Physical Requirements:
  • RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, Climbing Poles, Color Vision, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs
  • OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, kneeling squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, climbing on/off the truck, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs., reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, balancing, lifting over 50 lbs.
  • FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, manual dexterity, seeing distant, seeing, reading, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, climbing stairs, lifting up to 10 lbs.
  • CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing, Carrying, Pulling
Safety:

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate & handle confrontations professionally.

  • Works around hazardous equipment.
  • Works around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, and woodchippers, with hearing protection.
  • Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting, or stinging insects, dust, etc.
  • Works on unlevel ground.
  • Works around falling limbs with protection.
About Us:
At Nelson Tree Service, we protect the reputations of the utilities we serve. It is a defining component of our work, as we are the ambassadors for the utilities that entrust us with their vegetation management needs.
We know what it takes to ensure a successful outcome in any line clearance process. Property owners must be informed about the work, and our crews must operate at maximum efficiency while maintaining the highest levels of safety and quality.
Nelson personnel are provided with comprehensive customer service training and a positive work environment, which ultimately sustains our culture of excellence.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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