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Bartlett Tree Experts reviews

3.5

54% would recommend to a friend

(259 total reviews)

Robert A. Bartlett Jr.

75% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Bartlett Tree Experts has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 259 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Bartlett Tree Experts employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Agriculture industry (3.7 stars).

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259 reviews
2.0
Sep 8, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, enjoyable production staff to work with, year-round work available. Good opportunities for training and company growth at some offices, but not at the Long Island offices (other offices are much better). The benefits are okay, but nothing great. Sales reps can get sucked into the corporate greed frame of mind and stop caring about clients/production staff.

Cons

Corporate greed is a driving force in providing unethical services to the clients. Most of the tree spraying or fertilization jobs are under priced so that the company can sell volume. You don't have time to do a quality job and you are pressured to finish a job quickly to maintain a high rate of return per hour so that the sales reps don't lose their commission. (ie- deep root fertilize all trees and shrubs on a 1 acre estate that is fully landscaped in 30 minutes). The client always loses!!! Most clients have no idea they are being ripped off. The tree pruning is horrible. The pruning crews are mostly under trained latino workers that never prune a tree according to ANSI standards.

1.0
May 31, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Quick to hire, quick to fire

Cons

As a former employee of Bartlett Tree Experts in San Antonio, TX, I feel compelled to share my personal experience regarding the company's unethical treatment of nature, specifically nesting birds. While I attempted to bring about positive change by advocating for policy and cultural shifts in line with the law and wildlife protection, the unfortunate reality is that Bartlett Tree Experts falls far short of compliance. The blatant disregard for the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code is deeply concerning. Despite my efforts to educate and encourage a more responsible approach, I witnessed the wanton destruction of occupied bird nests, which were callously discarded into the wood chipper along with the innocent lives within them. It is disheartening to see a company that claims expertise in tree care show such indifference towards the environment and wildlife. Bartlett Tree Experts' failure to adhere to legal and ethical standards not only undermines the health and preservation of our avian companions but also raises questions about their commitment to responsible tree care practices. Furthermore, the disconcerting lack of employee retention at Bartlett Tree Experts speaks to the company's internal issues. Despite my attempts to cultivate positive change from within, the resistance to implementing necessary policy and cultural shifts was disheartening. This lack of progress further reinforces the concerns raised about the company's practices. In light of my personal experiences and observations, I must caution against hiring Bartlett Tree Experts in San Antonio, TX. Their unethical and environmentally destructive actions towards nesting birds are alarming and go against the principles of responsible and sustainable tree care. I believe it is crucial to support tree care companies that prioritize the well-being of both trees and wildlife, as there are undoubtedly better alternatives available in the area.

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