Tree Care Crew Leader

Landscaping Tree Care Crew Leader

We are looking for a motivated landscaping Tree Care Crew Leader to lead a team in providing quality tree care services for high end commercial properties. This is a great opportunity for someone with landscaping experience who enjoys working outdoors, leading a crew, and learning specialized tree care skills.

In this role, you''ll lead by example, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You''ll perform a variety of tree care tasks, including pruning, planting, and general tree maintenance, while operating equipment and working as part of a team. Training is provided on our tree care methods and equipment. During the winter months, this position transitions into snow removal operations.

Team Member Benefits

• Competitive base pay: $25 - $30+/hr., based on experience
• Snow pay
• Compensation incentives
• Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral bonus
• Performance reviews
• Annual boot reimbursement
• Annual rain gear reimbursement
• Company events
• Awards and recognition from peers and leaders
• Ongoing training and development
• Career advancement opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• No previous tree climbing or arborist experience is required - we''re looking for strong leaders with landscaping experience who are eager to learn.
• Lead and manage a tree care crew to complete daily work safely and efficiently
• Ensure all work meets company quality standards and client expectations
• Perform and oversee tree pruning, removals, planting, and basic tree laborer services
• Operate and direct the safe use of equipment including chainsaws, pole saws, chippers, stump grinders, skid steers, and related tools
• Communicate clearly with team members, supervisors, and clients as needed
• Train and develop crew members on proper techniques and safety practices
• Maintain organization of tools, equipment, and job sites
• Transition to snow removal operations during winter months

Requirements

• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to company safety policies
• Proven leadership ability with experience managing or guiding a team
• Working knowledge of tree care practices and equipment
• Ability to follow and enforce ANSI A300 standards and ISA Best Practices
• Valid U.S. Driver's License required; ability to obtain a Michigan Chauffeur's License within 14 days (CDL preferred - training available)
• Ability to prepare, operate, and perform basic maintenance on tools and equipment
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to receive and apply performance feedback
• Smartphone required
• Ability to read and follow maps (digital or printed)

DJ''s Landscape Management is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, new Team Members are required to pass a pre-employment drug test and participate in random drug tests during their active employment.

DJ''s Landscape Management is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.