Assistant District Manager | Lake Bluff, IL

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company

Locations: Lake Bluff, IL

Additional Locations: NA

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 226202

Position Overview

Assist the District Manager in the growth and profitability of the district operations while providing and promoting the leadership, vision, support, direction and enforcement of company policies for all operations within the district and market served by performing the following duties.

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

• Work as a tree doctor that makes house calls.

• Educate residential and commercial customers on the needs of their trees.

• Provide customers with estimates based on their needs.

• Develop and update annual plant health care programs.

• Create and build relationship with new and existing clients.

• Set up, supervise, and train crew members, sales team, and office staff.

• As part of the office management team you assist the District Manager in the direction of the team.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• ISA Certified Arborist®

• Valid driver’s license

• Regional plant and horticulture knowledge

• Good people skills; self-motivated; computer proficient and organized

• Must be knowledgeable and experienced with tree care, hazard tree evaluation, integrated pest management and industry approved tree care practices

• Preferred: Relevant pesticide and related licenses and certificates, if required by state law

• Preferred: Two or Four-year degree in a green industry

Additional Information

**What We Offer: ***

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Opportunities for advancement

• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match

• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options

• Group Health Plan

• Employee referral bonus program

• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas

• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers

• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees

• Charitable matching gift program

• Starting annual salary: $80,000 + bonuses

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on the open exchange of ideas, community partnerships, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Assistant District Manager to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day!

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [email protected] .

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%