What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tree Care Foreman position at Sperber Landscape Companies?
Brief Description
Join Our Growing Team at Crystal Greens Landscape!
We are seeking an experienced, safety-focused, and hands-on Tree Care Foreman to lead our commercial tree care crews in the field. This role requires advanced climbing and rigging expertise, proven leadership in arboriculture, and a strong commitment to crew development, safety, and exceptional workmanship.
Crystal Greens Landscape is a full-service commercial landscape provider offering comprehensive landscape management solutions. Our mission is to enhance and preserve property value through exceptional landscape appearance, functionality, and long-term efficiency. With seven local service centers, we proudly serve the greater Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Columbia Gorge, and Salem regions.
Position Overview
Crystal Greens Landscape is seeking a skilled and motivated Tree Care Foreman to supervise daily tree care operations on commercial job sites. Reporting directly to the Tree Care Manager, you will lead crews in pruning, removals, planting, and other tree services, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution while training team members, conducting safety meetings, and maintaining outstanding client relationships.
This is a physically demanding leadership role ideal for an accomplished arborist with at least five years in a Foreman or equivalent lead climber/crew leader position who excels in the outdoors, thrives on mentoring others, and takes pride in delivering superior tree care results.
Essential Functions
Physical Requirements
Outdoor physical labor year-round in Pacific Northwest weather (below 20°F to over 100°F, rain, snow, wind). Regular exposure to heights, noise, dust, pollen, chemicals, and landscape equipment hazards.
Summary
COMPANY PERKS!
Training and on-going support and mentorship.
Educational assistance
Get paid weekly!
401k with match
Medical, Dental & Vision, & PTO
Crystal Greens Landscape is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristics.
Join Our Growing Team at Crystal Greens Landscape!
We are seeking an experienced, safety-focused, and hands-on Tree Care Foreman to lead our commercial tree care crews in the field. This role requires advanced climbing and rigging expertise, proven leadership in arboriculture, and a strong commitment to crew development, safety, and exceptional workmanship.
Crystal Greens Landscape is a full-service commercial landscape provider offering comprehensive landscape management solutions. Our mission is to enhance and preserve property value through exceptional landscape appearance, functionality, and long-term efficiency. With seven local service centers, we proudly serve the greater Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Columbia Gorge, and Salem regions.
Position Overview
Crystal Greens Landscape is seeking a skilled and motivated Tree Care Foreman to supervise daily tree care operations on commercial job sites. Reporting directly to the Tree Care Manager, you will lead crews in pruning, removals, planting, and other tree services, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution while training team members, conducting safety meetings, and maintaining outstanding client relationships.
This is a physically demanding leadership role ideal for an accomplished arborist with at least five years in a Foreman or equivalent lead climber/crew leader position who excels in the outdoors, thrives on mentoring others, and takes pride in delivering superior tree care results.
Essential Functions
- Operate standard truck and chipper (may require Class A or B CDL depending on equipment).
- Understand and perform first aid, CPR, and aerial rescue procedures.
- Train new employees and less experienced crew members.
- Organize tree removal, pruning, and planting operations efficiently.
- Communicate effectively with crew and clients while reading manuals and providing clear instructions.
- Promptly address customer needs and concerns with professionalism.
- Identify the majority of trees and shrubs common to the Pacific Northwest/Portland metro area.
- Develop and motivate crew members to inspire productivity, safety, and pride in workmanship.
- Conduct daily tailgate safety meetings and weekly safety trainings.
- Delegate work effectively and take full responsibility for crew performance and safety.
- React calmly and responsibly in emergency situations.
- Sign a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement (non-compete provisions will comply with current Oregon law).
- Work five consecutive 8–10 hour days (typically Monday–Friday) with availability for overtime, weekends, or emergency call-outs as needed.
Physical Requirements
- Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, 50 lbs. frequently, and 20 lbs. constantly.
- Climb own body weight up a rope into trees.
- Stand, walk, reach, handle, twist, climb, balance, push, and pull for extended periods.
- Perform frequent repetitive movements with hands, wrists, ankles, and knees; frequently twist/turn/bend the trunk.
- Minimum 5 year as Tree Care Foreman I or equivalent lead climber/crew leader role.
- Strong arboriculture knowledge and safe climbing/rigging expertise.
- Valid Driver’s License (Class A or B CDL preferred) with clean driving record.
- Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to motivate teams and foster a positive, safety-first culture.
Outdoor physical labor year-round in Pacific Northwest weather (below 20°F to over 100°F, rain, snow, wind). Regular exposure to heights, noise, dust, pollen, chemicals, and landscape equipment hazards.
Summary
COMPANY PERKS!
Training and on-going support and mentorship.
Educational assistance
Get paid weekly!
401k with match
Medical, Dental & Vision, & PTO
Crystal Greens Landscape is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristics.