Lawn Care Manager

By Weed Man Lawn Care, September 6 - updated September 6 - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Job description: As our company continues to grow, we are excited to announce the addition of our newest territory in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lawn care applications will start in 2023 but we are searching for our next great leader to not only start up this location, but develop a support team. Beginning this fall, this position will have access to all department resources including: HR, Marketing, Operations and Sales. The Branch Manager will be responsible for hiring and developing a marketing team that will introduce our company to potential customers for the 2023 season.  As a start up location, the Branch Manager will have to understand all aspects of the company and will be heavily involved in marketing during fall and winter and production/service on lawns during spring and summer. We anticipate that this role and branch will quickly evolve. In just 5 years, our company has opened two similar locations that have revenues of $2 million dollars and are 8+ truck operations; we expect even quicker growth at this location. Our Branch Manager is an essential part of our growing company and allows the ideal candidate future growth opportunities within the company. As a Branch Manager, you will help direct the sales, service and administrative function of your branch location to provide quality service to customers and achieve branch performance objectives. The Branch Manager will aid in the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the operation and maintain profit and loss accountability. In this role, you will continue to develop the team through effective coaching and continuous feedback to help ensure the continued growth of the company.  Responsibilities: Leading and developing a team of marketing representatives and lawn care technicians Identify and develop a Service Manager and Marketing Supervisor within the first year Acting as the primary information source for the team, maintaining compliance and consistency, and taking corrective action when needed with staff and procedures Develop the company’s bench strength of talent by mentoring, training, and developing team for career progression, performance improvement, and recognition purposes Holding staff accountable through a corrective action process Working directly with the Quality Control Manager to ensure standard work procedures are being followed by both Service Managers and Lawn Care Technicians Partnering with other department heads to ensure cross-collaboration of best practice and instilling a culture of innovation Developing and supporting all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all staff Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives to improve customer retention Upholding company Core Values throughout the Operations Department Overseeing all direct expenses to ensure company financial goals are hit including payroll, product usage, and vehicle/equipment maintenance Managing inventory and ensuring calibration goals are executed by your team Interviewing and on-boarding new employees with a commitment to creating a “World Class First Day” experience Manage and direct the service department to meet and exceed customer service requirements for new and existing Customers Develop and implement on-going programs and training necessary to ensure that all technicians and service managers are aligned with the goals of the department Plan production routes for each work day and allocate work appropriately so as to ensure round deadlines are met Provide a friendly, clean, well maintained state-of-the-art facility for staff Perform other related duties as required to meet the goals of the company Develops procedures to minimize customer complaints and retain customers. Follows up on customer complaints and communicates/negotiates with customers to reach a satisfactory resolution of the assessed problem. Reviews production costs and service quality and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operations. Helps prepare annual budget, re-projections, and monthly projections. Evaluates performance, makes salary recommendations, and administers disciplinary actions consistent with company policy. Prepares all necessary reports and attends meetings as required. Qualifications: Successful management experience Advanced problem-solving skills and proven time management The ability to set and then surpass aggressive sales, service, and profit goals The ability to recruit, manage, coach and inspire your staff Excellent communication, presentation and reporting skills A focus on customer retention The ability to thrive in competitive, goal-driven environment Service Industry experience Green Industry experience  We Offer: Competitive salary and bonus program Paid Vacation and holidays Health and benefit packages Fast paced work environment Advancement opportunities About Weed Man Lawn Care: Weed Man Lawn Care is the world’s largest franchised lawn care company. It’s consistently ranked at or near the top of all available franchises. Most recently, Weed Man was named One of the Best Franchises to Buy in America by Forbes Magazine. It’s been consistently ranked as the top Lawn Care franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine. Additionally, Franchise Business Review ranked Weed Man #1 as its top service franchise. About the local franchisee: Weed Man is locally-owned and operated. Started in 2008 out of a 1 car garage, the company has quickly grown to 7 locations: Wheeling IL, Alsip IL, Burlington WI, Elyria OH, Twinsburg OH, Valparaiso IN, and Ft. Wayne IN. The company is routinely recognized as a top-performer by the Weed Man Franchise System winning numerous awards highlighted by the Award of Excellence- Weed Man’s top award recognizing excellence in sales, execution and customer satisfaction. About the Ownership Group: Weed Man’s local ownership group consists of 3 people with a variety of experiences in the Green Industry. Both Brandon Burns and Luke McGhee come from a Golf Course Management background having worked over 25 combined years maintaining Championship level private and public golf courses throughout Chicago and Wisconsin. Michael Brown (25 years in lawn care sales management) provides a unique point of view as a manager and then after being offered an ownership opportunity after exceeding expectations. The ownership group prides itself on growing the company and developing and providing careers to like-minded individuals looking to win on a daily basis. Due to this dedication, they have been able to more than tripled revenues in the past 3 years going from $2.7 million to $11.5 million. They are always looking for the next future leaders and future expansion opportunities. Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 Interested applicants please send your resume to Patrick Reuteman - Director of Operations: preuteman@weedmanlawncare.us or text 262-271-5810

By Vetelino Landscape, Inc., August 22 - updated August 30 - Pembroke, Massachusetts

  Vetelino Landscape is seeking a Lawn Maintenance Crew Leader. This position manages crews of up to 4 persons and provides a high standard of quality and detail in their work. They should help promote a healthy company culture, beginning with leadership. Job Responsibilities and Duties Include but not limited to: ●        Must be able to work independently under limited supervision ●        Manage up to 4 crew members ●        Ability to operate company equipment safely and effectively ●        Maintain strong communication between staff, management and clients ●        Ability to provide professional lawn maintenance services ●        Ability to execute and complete spring/fall cleanups, edging, and light pruning ●        Document daily activities as needed   Qualifications: ●        Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs ●        Valid Driver’s License ●        Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Certificate ●        Positive attitude and good work ethic    

By LawnApps LLC, August 23 - Amanda, Ohio

LawnApps LLC, established in 2014, is looking for a full-time employee. As a previous golf course superintendent, we are currently looking for an individual that understands the turfgrass business and wants to excel in his or her position. We are a small company that strives for quality over quantity. We currently provide service to around seven hundred residential customers and sports fields for a few surrounding schools. Different from the golf course business we take most weekends off and work a reasonable number of hours. Duties include: • Make applications to lawns and sports fields •Help the owner run the day-to-day operations of the business •Help maintain equipment •Snow removal •Be a team player with the ability to think outside of the box        

By Nature's Select, July 25 - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Nature’s Select is a locally owned lawn care company that strives to be different. Since 1994, we have successfully grown our business as one of the only companies offering Biologically based Turf and Tree & Shrub care programs. We have the most talented team of people that work together to deliver unmatched products and services. We offer highly competitive compensation, benefits, and advancement opportunities as we move towards becoming the preferred employer in the turf industry. Our Nature’s Select Triangle branch in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Production Manager. This position will be challenged with balancing the daily servicing of existing clients while also growing our presence within the Triangle area. Services include applying fertilizer, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides to turf and ornamental tree & shrubs. The Production Manager will be a semi-autonomous position with the flexibility to adjust work hours as long as daily/weekly production standards are met. This position reports to the Operations Manager. Responsibilities: Provide great customer service while making timely lawn, tree, and shrub applications Integrated Pest Management (IPM) skills to reduce environmental impact where possible Safely mix, prepare, and apply fertilizer & chemical solutions General maintenance, upkeep, cleaning, and calibration of equipment and trucks Inventory management Diagnosing and correcting lawn & plant problems Ability to sell our services to existing and potential customers Effectively communicate with customers and team members in a prompt manner Driving company vehicles in a safe, responsible fashion Advancement Opportunities:          This position has the opportunity to grow and develop our newest branch while starting with enough existing clientele for year-round work. As the Triangle branch grows, the Production Manager can build, train and coach their own staff and advance into a General Manager.

By Virginia Green, July 11 - updated July 11 - Manassas Park, Virginia

Since 2004, Virginia Green has built the largest locally owned and award-winning lawn care company in Virginia with 6 branches, 300+ associates and growing. We provide the very best lawn care services, including lawn fertilization, weed control applications, tree and shrub care, aeration and seeding and more. If you have a passion for shaping the strategy for the business and want to be a part of a winning team, then look no further! We offer a collaborative team environment, competitive Position Summary The Regional Team Leader is responsible for providing Service Leaders with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to deliver customer service in accordance with Virginia Greens policies and procedures. Primary Responsibilities Ensure service leaders are providing quality customer service, according to company policies and procedures and through quality control checks. Maintain a log of observations and make corrections when necessary Track customer retention, sales, SRQs and customer holds maintaining both quality of service and goals are met Manage service leader development and retention through regular TSO visits, meetings and establishing a team focused environment Reinforce service leaders are following appropriate policies and procedures with mobile devices.  Both for customer services purposes and for company record keeping Oversee and inspect quality of applications on Commercial properties in specified region Assist in the growth and development of service leaders to include but not be limited to; additional pesticide certification, promotion, communication skills improvement, and customer service skill Provide initial and ongoing (what? Training? Support?) in agronomic, application, calibration, pesticide certification, vehicle operation, safety, routing communication and Mobile Live Inspect and calibrate equipment to insure it is in proper working order. Record all checks Work with the service leaders to ensure company and individual performance goals are being met or exceeded Check product usage of all employees daily by monitoring truck filling and recording usage reports Periodic checks of truck GPS records to insure efficiency and correct service address Assist service leaders with timely completion of Service Request and Call Logs Provide field assistance to service leaders Ensure trucks are clean, properly filled, tank labeling of pesticides is always current, and technicians are prepared for any switching if necessary Responsible for the completion of work and daily revenue of the service leaders within the time parameters and goals set by the operations manager Required Qualifications / Attributes VDACS commercial pesticide applicators license 3A and 3B Valid Virginia driver’s license Driving record must pass insurability test Strong agronomic background in turf and ornamental care Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills Must be 18 years of age or older Education and Experience Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent 3-5 years of related experience in the lawn care field Minimum Physical Requirements  Walking, standing, bending, reaching, and twisting Able to lift 75 lbs. Repetitive use of hands   *Virginia Green is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or other legally protected status.