Arborist Apprentice
Mount Auburn CemeteryCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Posted March 23, 2026
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
Mount Auburn Cemetery, founded in 1831, is a National Historic Landmark renowned for its beauty, historical significance, and horticultural collections. The cemetery offers a tranquil setting for burial and commemoration, with services including botanical gardens, walking tours, and conservation efforts. Its pioneering approach to landscape design inspired the rural cemetery movement and continues to influence public parks today.
Job Description
The Arborist Apprentice aids in performing basic tree maintenance for the diverse 5,000+ tree collection at Mount Auburn Cemetery.
Requirements
- Driver's license required
- Experience with maintenance of trees and shrubs preferred
- Grounds maintenance experience preferred
- Must have at least one season of work outdoors in an aspect of horticulture or arboriculture
- Ability to work with other members of the Arboriculture and Landscape Horticulture Dept
- Ability to communicate successfully with staff, lot owners and visitors
