Arbor Department Manager

Job Details

Job Location:

CS San Antonio - San Antonio, TX 78217

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $ Salary/year

Travel Percentage:
Local Only

Clean Scapes is the largest commercial landscaping contractor based in Texas, with locations in Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, Forth Worth, and Houston. Our experts are committed to excellence, offering a variety of services from arbor to pre-construction and construction to maintenance and enhancements.

Since our founding in 2005, the passion, reputation, and talent of our team has provided the opportunity to service some of the most prestigious and beautiful properties throughout Texas including the Oracle campus, Q2 Stadium, Omni PGA Frisco Resort, Hemisfair Park, and Waterloo Park.

Our Arbor Division plays a critical role in preserving and enhancing the landscapes we care for. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a leader who is passionate about arboriculture, energized by building teams, and excited by the opportunity to help grow a best-in-class arbor operation.

The Arbor Manager is responsible for leading and growing arbor operations within an assigned market. This role oversees sales, production, Plant Health Care (PHC), and team development while ensuring exceptional safety performance, operational execution, and financial results. This individual serves as the leader of the arbor business within the branch and is accountable for the overall success of the division—including client relationships, business development, operational performance, and the development of high-performing teams.

The Arbor Manager will partner closely with branch and executive leadership to continue building a market-leading arbor operation while creating opportunities for team members to grow and thrive.

• Develop and execute strategies to grow arbor services within the market. Lead sales efforts, estimating, and client relationships.
• Build and maintain a strong, qualified sales pipeline.
• Identify opportunities to expand services with existing and prospective clients.
• Partner with branch leadership on strategic planning and market expansion.

• Oversee General Tree Care (GTC) and Plant Health Care (PHC) operations.
• Coordinate scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation. Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards.
• Monitor department budgets, expenses, and financial performance to ensure profitability.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.

• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing arbor professionals.
• Lead, mentor, and support arbor team members through coaching and training.
• Support career development and advancement opportunities across the team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Enforce all Arbor Safety Program standards and expectations.
• Maintain compliance with ANSI Z133 and A300 standards.
• Lead by example in PPE use and safe work practices.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in professional arboriculture, including leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience leading arbor operations, crews, and client relationships.
• Strong understanding of tree care operations, safety standards, production management, and industry best practices.
• Ability to balance both field operations and business development responsibilities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and enjoys building teams and processes.
• A servant leader who values accountability, teamwork, and developing others.

• ISA Certified Arborist (required).
• Experience managing sales pipelines and CRM systems.
• Experience leading Plant Health Care (PHC) programs and production teams.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Competitive compensation based on experience and market responsibility.
• The opportunity to lead and grow a market-level arbor operation.
• Significant autonomy and ownership in building the business.
• Clear opportunities for advancement
• Strong support from operations, safety, and executive leadership teams.
• A culture that values hard work, service, and investing in people.

• Arbor Market Manager
• Regional Arbor Leadership
• Expanded operational leadership opportunities as the Arbor Division continues to grow.