Arbor Crew Leader

Company: Monarch Landscape Companies
Location: Encinitas
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Landsystems | Monarch Tree Services Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in eight states across the United States. We are a values-based learning organization committed to being the best place to work as a landscape professional. Our approach to investing in people is simple. We put the Field First! This posting remains open year-round as we are always looking for great people to join our team! If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application and we will reach out shortly. Summary: Responsible for the direction of crew activities on job site, according to pre- established schedules, standards and procedures to provide a high quality of service, as direct by Arbor Foreman and Arbor District Manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Understand and implement job specifications for each site Assign daily tasks to crew members and ensure compliance Lead daily stretch and flex practices Conduct and submit daily job site safety briefing Safely climb trees using hooks and belts, or demonstrate practical knowledge of climbing techniques, or climb ladder to access work area Complete daily paperwork timely and accurately Update project progress through ArborNote Works program twice daily ? Report equipment in need of repair or maintenance to shop mechanic ? Supervise safe loading and unloading of equipment Discuss job site observations with Arbor Foreman Trim and reshape trees to achieve attractive shapes or remove low hanging branches Cable, brace, tie, bolt, stake, and guy trees and branches to provide support Cut away dead and excess branches from trees using climbing equipment or buckets of extended truck boom, and/or chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, shears, and clippers Lower branches with ropes or block and tackle Transplant and remove trees and shrubs, and prepare trees for moving ? Safe operation of shredding and chipping equipment, including the feeding of brush and limbs into machines Safe operation of arbor vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to: boom trucks, loaders, stump chippers, brush chippers, tractors, sprayers, power saws, chainsaws, pole pruners, backpack blowers, and hand tools Inspect trees to determine if they have disease or pest problems Clean, sharpen, and lubricate tools and equipment Shows up to work each day on time; completes all tasks within time expectations; adheres to company dress code policy; wears clean clothes to work each day; follows inclement weather policy and sick leave reporting procedures. Supervisory Responsibilities This position supervises an Arbor crew of two to six people Secondary Duties and Responsibilities Clear branches around power lines and broken wires Educate public on work being performed Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education At least two years of professional tree work experience (subject to review) Language Skills Ability to communicate effectively with crew members and Arbor Foreman Ability to verbally understand and communicate in English is strongly preferred Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred by not required Mathematical Skills None Reasoning Ability Apply common sense understanding to carry out tasks Deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Valid driver license issued by state where employed is strongly preferred Current CPR & First Aid certification or ability to obtain within first 3 months Current aerial rescue certification or ability to obtain within first 3 months Valid ISA Certified Tree Worker Certification, or ability to obtain within first 6 months TCIA Crew Leader certificate or ability to obtain within the first 6 months TCIA Chipper Operator Specialist certificate or ability to obtain within first 6 months TCIA Crane Operations Specialist certificate or ability to obtain within first 6 months TCIA Chainsaw Operation Specialist certificate or ability to obtain within first 6 months TCIA Safety Specialist certificate or ability to obtain within first 6 months Other knowledge, Skills and Abilities Basic tree care principles, pruning techniques, tree ID and disease ID Tree climbing (above 15 feet), cabling, and safety procedures Safe work practices; proper PPE; hazard recognition; Dig Alert procedures and tree removal techniques; basic knots and rope operation for rigging; emergency tree rescue procedures Excellent internal and external customer services skills, ensuring client needs are met in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion by demonstrating courtesy, efficiency, and professionalism Physical Demands Working Conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Frequently climbs trees above 15 feet, and performs work on branches or truck platforms Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, peripherally, have depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus Frequent use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools or controls Frequently required to reach, bend, twist, stoop, crouch, climb and balance on surfaces that may be narrow and/or slippery Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Frequently works with mechanical objects and outside in all weather conditions Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals Frequently exposed to loud noise levels Total Rewards At Monarch, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. Elements of our Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Monarch also provides eligible employees with an array of additional benefits, including: The opportunity to enroll in a variety of healthcare benefit programs, including medical, dental, and vision plan options; flexible spending accounts; retirement savings plans; term life/ad&d; and a number of supplemental insurances Company Provided Life/AD&D Employee Assistance Program 7 Paid Holidays 3 Days Paid Bereavement 5 Days Paid Jury Duty Employee Equity Program Paid Time Off Starting at 1 week per year Sick Pay in accordance with applicable state or local ordinance On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay Referral Bonuses Programs Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts Education Assistance Best-in-Class Learning Management System Career Advancement Opportunities The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as position, tenure, geographic location, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Please note that the salary information shown below is provided in compliance with state specific laws. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations, and therefore may be different in other locations or operating divisions. Pay range: $27.00 - $40.00 Landsystems is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer. Landsystems is an On Demand Daily Pay employer.

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