BrightView

Commercial landscape services and maintenance provider

Tree Care Crew Leader

Tree CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOceanside, NY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Three years of experience in tree care services.
Familiarity with the techniques and equipment used in landscaping.
A Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
Experience managing a crew consisting of climbers and groundsmen or related services.
Supervisory experience.
Ability to become certified in EHAP, First Aid, and CPR.
Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds, including mulch and fertilizer.
Ability to load and unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto a trailer, weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the day.
Ability to work in or near direct automotive traffic and natural bodies of water.
Ability to work in extreme conditions, including temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and in direct sunlight for extended periods.
Ability to wear required protective clothing and personal protective equipment, including eye protection, a safety vest, gloves, hard hat, earplugs, long-sleeved shirts, and work boots.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily tree care operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality service.
Provide hands-on leadership in pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals while guiding crew members, maintaining equipment, and upholding company safety standards.
Supervise the tree care service activities of the crew.
Ensure crew members have required safety materials and training and operate safely at all times.
Ensure work areas beneath and around trees are clear and properly marked to protect the public from falling debris.
Inspect and maintain climbing gear, tree care equipment, tools, and other equipment to ensure they are safe and in proper working condition.
Review and manage crew schedules.
Complete daily pre-trip inspection reports before dispatch for all Class B equipment.
Coordinate with branch management, customers, and employees.
Safely operate tree and landscaping tools, as well as heavy equipment, as needed.
Use proper pruning techniques; assist with trimming trees, clearing and chipping tree debris, and ensuring proper disposal.

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Job Summary

The Crew Leader Tree Care oversees daily tree care operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service. This role provides hands-on leadership in pruning, cabling, bracing, lightning protection, and tree removals, while guiding crew members, maintaining equipment, and upholding company safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise the tree care service activities of the crew
Ensure crew members have the required safety materials, training, and are operating safely at all times
Ensure that the work areas beneath and around the trees are clear and properly marked to protect the public from falling debris
Inspect and maintain climbing gear and tree care equipment to ensure all equipment and tools are safe and in proper working condition
Review and manage crew schedules
Complete daily pre-trip inspection reports before dispatch for all Class B equipment
Coordinate with branch management, customers, and employees
Safely operate tree & landscaping tools, as well as heavy equipment, as needed
Utilize proper pruning techniques; assist with trimming trees, clearing, and chipping tree debris, ensuring proper disposal

Education and Experience:

3 years’ experience in tree care services
Familiarity with the techniques and equipment used in landscaping
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class B
Experience managing a crew consisting of climbers and grounds men or related services
Supervisory experience
Ability to become certified in EHAP, First-Aid, and CPR
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strong work ethic
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Bilingual (Spanish)

Physical Demands/Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
Ability to bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the day

Work Environment:

Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic
Work near or about natural bodies of water
Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
Requires protective clothing and personal devices: Eye protection, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, earplugs, long-sleeved shirts, and work boots.

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Compensation Pay Range:

$30-$40/hour depending on experience

BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.

It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.

About the Company

BrightView

Commercial landscape services and maintenance provider

BrightView is a premier commercial landscape company in North America that handles end-to-end landscape management for properties, including ongoing maintenance and project-based services. It serves diverse industries and focuses on delivering consistent, high-quality results across the property lifecycle through a seasoned team of professionals. Revenue comes from a mix of recurring maintenance contracts and project work, supported by a leadership-driven culture that prioritizes client success and ESG principles. What sets BrightView apart is its large, integrated platform with a long history dating back to 1939 (from the 2014 merger of The Brickman Group and ValleyCrest Landscape Companies), which enables coordinated, scalable service across many sites. The company’s goal is to build long-term client relationships by reliably maintaining and enhancing outdoor spaces, while contributing positively to communities and stakeholders through ESG practices.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania
Founded: 1939

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