ISA Certified Arborist — Tree Care Consultant & Closer

OM TREE SERVICE; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

OM Tree Service in Houston, TX is seeking a passionate ISA Certified Arborist to join our field team. This is a client-facing role where your expertise directly drives the business, you'll be in front of homeowners and property managers every day, diagnosing tree issues, generating your own leads, building the plan, and closing the work.

If you love working outdoors, enjoy talking with people, and want your knowledge to translate into real earnings, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Active ISA Certified Arborist credential required.
• Knowledge of tree biology, plant pathology and IPM.
• Comfortable presenting recommendations and pricing to clients.
• Self-motivated approach to generating and following up on leads.
• Experience with tree risk assessment; TRAQ a plus.
• Prior experience in sales/estimating/consultative client-facing role a plus.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work outdoors in Houston's heat and varied weather conditions.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional tree assessments, diagnostics, and health evaluations for residential and commercial clients.
• Develop, price, and present tree care proposals including pruning, fertilization, pest management, and removal.
• Close estimates on-site and follow up with clients to convert pending proposals into scheduled work.
• Build long-term client relationships that generate repeat business and referrals.
• Cultivate new business by identifying opportunities in the field; canvassing neighborhoods, following up on past clients due for service, and building relationships with property managers, HOAs, and landscape partners.
• Identify tree diseases, insect infestations, and structural defects using ISA best practices.
• Prepare written reports and proposals for clients detailing findings and recommended treatments.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with ANSI A300 standards and local regulations.
• Consult with clients on tree preservation, planting, and long-term canopy management.

Skills

ISA Certified Arborist

Tree biology

IPM

Client presentation

Lead generation

TRAQ

Sales/estimating

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Communication

Job description

OM Tree Service in Houston, TX is seeking a passionate ISA Certified Arborist to join our field team. This is a client-facing role where your expertise directly drives the business, you'll be in front of homeowners and property managers every day, diagnosing tree issues, generating your own leads, building the plan, and closing the work.

If you love working outdoors, enjoy talking with people, and want your knowledge to translate into real earnings, we want to hear from you.