Assistant District Manager | Mokena, IL

Davey Tree Expert Co; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase options

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking an Assistant District Manager in the United States to support district growth and profitability. You’ll lead, serve as a guiding vision, and help enforce policies across operations within the district and market served.

Responsibilities include educating customers about tree care, developing plant health programs, and creating strong client relationships while supervising crews and staff, with on-site duties and up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• ISA Arborist certification and driver's license required.
• Strong plant and horticulture knowledge for the region.
• Good people skills, self-motivated, computer proficient and organized.
• Knowledgeable in tree care, hazard tree evaluation and IPM practices.
• Pesticide licenses and green-industry degrees are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the District Manager in growing district operations.
• Provide leadership, vision, support, and enforce company policies.
• Educate residential and commercial customers on tree needs and care.
• Prepare estimates and develop plant health care programs.
• Build relationships with clients and supervise crew, sales, and office staff.
• Assist in directing the team as part of the office management group.

Skills

ISA Certified Arborist

Valid driver’s license

Regional plant knowledge

People skills & organized

Tree care knowledge & IPM

Pesticide licenses (preferred)

Green industry degree (preferred)

Education

Two or Four-year degree in a green industry

Job description

Company:The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations:Mokena, IL
Additional Locations:NA
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:229182

Position Overview

Assistthe 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 servedby 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.

TheDavey 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.

Employment Type:Permanent
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%