Arbor Production Manager

Landsystems; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take Home Vehicle

DailyPay

Healthcare benefits

Paid Holidays

Education Assistance

Job summary

Landsystems, part of Monarch Landscape Companies, seeks an Arbor Production Manager based in Encinitas, CA or Los Angeles, CA with frequent travel across Southern California. You will work with the Branch Manager to drive project and employee performance, ensure quality outcomes, and manage labor and safety standards.

Ideal candidates hold ISA Arborist and Tree Worker certifications (or ability to obtain within 6 months), CPR, and OSHA credentials; bilingual English/Spanish is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 5 years of related work experience.
• Valid driver license required.
• CDL Class B with Air Brakes endorsement preferred.
• ISA Arborist certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• ISA Tree Worker Specialist certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• CPR certification required.
• Flagger/Traffic Control Technician license preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour certification within 1 year.
• ISA TRAQ certification within 1 year.
• CTSP certification within 1 year.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope of work, ensuring projects completed on time and within budget.
• Communicate between internal and external clients.
• Collaborate with Production Coordinator on scheduling, equipment needs, and unfinished projects.
• Monitor daily tasks and projects to ensure completion.
• Routinely monitor sites for quality and safety compliance.
• Ensure Arbor Crew Lead conducts daily safety inspections and tailgate meetings.
• Enforce proper use and storage of company property.
• Perform, demonstrate and train on arbor climbing tasks.
• Climb trees safely and operate related equipment.
• Manage labor and budgeting to meet margins.
• Review and approve employee timecards.
• Hire or terminate staff as needed with District Manager kept informed.
• On-board and train new employees.
• Oversee safe operation of shredding/chipping equipment and arbor vehicles.
• Apply chemicals per state regulations.
• Conduct tree assessments and bidding via CRM databases.
• Assist Project Manager and Estimator with site inventories.
• Maintain punctuality and adhere to dress code and weather policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

High-level leadership

Customer service

English

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Education

ISA Certified Arborist Certification

ISA Certified Tree Worker Specialist

CPR certification

OSHA 30-hour certification

ISA TRAQ certification

CTSP certification

CDL Class B with Air Brakes endorsement

Tools

CRM databases

Job description

Landsystems is part of Monarch Landscape Companies, a leading network of landscape brands across the U.S.

We proudly serve clients across Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties, and deliver reliable, high-quality landscape maintenance, arbor and construction services.

• Job Title: Arbor Production Manager
• Location: Based in Encinitas, CA or Los Angeles, CA, with frequent weekly travel required throughout Southern California.

JOB SUMMARY:

Work closely with Branch Manager in support of company goals, through effective project and employee management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, GED

• At least 5 years related work experience

• As required by state and federal law
• Valid driver license issued by the state where employed
• Valid CDL Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brakes endorsement is strongly preferred
• Valid ISA Certified Arborist Certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Valid ISA Certified Tree Worker Specialist or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Valid CPR certification is required
• Valid Flagger and Traffic Control Technician license is strongly preferred
• Valid OSHA 30-hour certification or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment
• Valid ISA TRAQ certification or ability to obtain within 1-year of employment
• Valid TCIA Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) certification or ability to obtain within 1-year of employment

• Basic and advanced tree care principals, pruning techniques, tree ID and disease ID
• Advanced understanding and execution of tree climbing (above 15 feet), cabling, and safety procedures
• Aerial rescue; 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 service skills, ensuring clients’ needs are met in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion by demonstrating courtesy, efficiency, and professionalism
• Administrative procedures (e.g. safety forms, purchase order system, equipment inventories, etc.)
• Leadership and employee development
• Ability to speak effectively before employees and customers
• Ability to verbally understand and communicate in English
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish is required
• Understand how to calculate load ratings for tree removal rigging
• Can formulate and calculate unit costing for bidding
• Understands gross margin and what effects it

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage scope of work, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
• Communicate between internal and external clients
• Collaborate with Production Coordinator on scheduling, equipment needs, and unfinished projects
• Monitor daily tasks and projects and ensures completion
• Routinely monitor sites for quality and adherence to safety protocols.
• Ensure Arbor Crew Lead conducts daily job site safety inspection and tailgate meeting with crew
• Enforce proper use, care, and storage of company property
• Perform, demonstrate and train on arbor climbing tasks
• Safely climb trees using climbing hooks and belts, or climb ladders to access work area
• Understand and execute methods needed to meet or exceed job and labor budget and margin goals
• Review and approve employee timecards on a regular basis, for accurate and timely submission to administration
• Effectively assess labor needs and execute labor plan by hiring or terminating employees as needed while keeping District Manager abreast of labor changes
• On-board and train new employees
• 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
• Safe and proper application of chemicals, including adherence to state regulatory requirements
• Perform tree assessments and bidding through CRM databases
• Assist Project Manager and Estimator with large site inventories
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

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.

• Constantly required to talk, hear, see, sit, stand and walk
• Must be able to see at close vision, distant vision, in color, 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
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and seldom lift and/or move up to 75 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
• 6 Paid Holidays
• 3 Days Paid Bereavement
• 5 Days Paid Jury Duty
• Employee Equity Program
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Take Home Vehicle
• On-Demand Pay Through A Partnership with DailyPay
• Gym Membership and Mobile Carrier Discounts
• Education Assistance

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: $80,000 – $90,000 (determined on experience)

Landsystems is an EEO and E-Verify participating employer.

Landsystems is an On Demand Daily Pay employer