Operations Leader

https://www.indeed.com/job/operations-leader-senior-arborist-scheduling-team-execution-65bc09144365b53a

Grow Your Career With Us

At Preservation Tree Care, our mission is to deliver sustainable, high-quality care for trees, properties, and people. We hold high standards and foster a long-term, team-driven culture. This is a leadership opportunity for a seasoned arborist-operator ready to help run the operation.

Our Culture: The CLIMB Values

We operate by CLIMB: Connection, Leadership, Inspired Growth, Motivated & Driven, Be Your Best (Exemplary). We foster a calm, high-performance, team-first culture.

Position Summary

We’re hiring a Senior Arborist Operations Leader to run daily execution of General Tree Care (GTC) and Plant Healthcare (PHC). Ownership focuses on vision, sales, and standards. This role ensures smooth execution, team support, and operational targets.

Role Structure & Team Leadership

You won’t be doing admin or customer care tasks yourself. Instead, you ensure Scheduling, Customer Care, and Admin are aligned and accountable. You lead execution, remove bottlenecks, and keep the team on target.

Compensation & Growth

$90,000 salary during the first 4 months; $100,000 after successful onboarding. Performance-based growth into $110,000–$125,000 . Clear biannual reviews and growth path.

Core Outcomes You Own

• Schedule & Production Execution

Own daily and weekly scheduling, build efficient routes, and make real-time adjustments. Keep clients on cadence and work on track.

• Team Support & Leadership

Support GTC and PHC crews daily, solve issues early, and align all departments through calm operational leadership.

• Client Issue Resolution

Handle scheduling concerns, resolve client issues professionally, and protect long-term trust.

• Systems & CRM Integration

Be tech-savvy. Fully integrate and utilize the company CRM and assist other departments with CRM glitches or workflow issues.

• Margin & Cost Awareness

Monitor labor efficiency, prevent overspending, and track weekly and monthly operational performance targets. Deal with issues in the moment and course correct.

Who We’re Looking For

A seasoned arborist-operator who is organized, knowledgable, steady under pressure, experienced with crews, scheduling, and great at client communication. You are aligned with ownership, solutions-driven, and committed to our values.

Certifications Required

ISA Certified Arborist (required)

TRAQ

QS (Qualified Supervisor)

Clear understanding of pests and disease in Colorado

Culture Fit Matters

We’re no-drama, high-standard, company-first — and we protect a healthy culture. There is no “us vs. them” mentality here. We are one team building a world-class operation.

Our production numbers matter. Our priorities are clear. Equipment may go down. People may have off days. Pressure is real. We pivot, stay regulated, and produce results.

We need someone calm, stable, reliable, self-regulated and education driven. Growth-focused, honest, and grounded in integrity. Quick to pivot with a strong work ethic. Tech-savvy, people-oriented, aligned with targets, solutions-based, and produces results. Someone who works well with ownership as a team and shows consistent respect to owners and team members. Ready to lead by CLIMB values.

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training - weekly and monthly
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Financial Planning Benefit
• Profit sharing
• Team appreciation
• Bereavement

Work Location: In person

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a short cover letter. Include the phrase “For the love of trees” at the top of your cover letter.