Branch Manager

Lush Lawn & Safari Tree; Grand Blanc (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus program

Paid vacation

401K with match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Job summary

Lush Lawn & Safari Tree, based in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is seeking a dedicated individual to manage a team of Lawn Technicians. The role focuses on overseeing lawncare operations, ensuring customer satisfaction, and providing leadership within the company.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of lawncare experience, with excellent skills in team management and contract negotiation. A competitive compensation package, including benefits like tuition reimbursement and 401K matching, is offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of lawncare experience.
• Previous experience with managing a team.
• Excellent contract negotiation skills.
• Vendor management required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and develop a team of lawn technicians.
• Oversee Lawn Technicians' routes and performance.
• Communicate department needs with management.
• Encourage a positive work culture.
• Meet with production staff to discuss issues.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Microsoft Office Excel

Google

Outlook

Detail oriented

High energy

Self-motivated

Organized

Deadline driven

Team builder

Job description

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer (COO)

General Job Objectives: Responsible for ensuring that our customers’ expectation for their lawncare, tree and shrub healthcare, and pest control are being met or exceeded.

Essential Job Duties:

• Recruiting, training, and developing a team of 5-10 MDA licensed Lawn Technicians to treat residential and commercial lawns, shrubs, and trees
• Overseeing Lawn Technicians routes and the Service Manager position
• Communicating department needs and issues with Chief Operations Officer and Corporate
• Encouraging a positive work culture and attitude
• Meeting daily with production staff to discuss production plans and issues
• Providing accurate and complete production records weekly and monthly
• Performing employee evaluations
• Coordinating with Service Manager to address equipment issues that occur within production
• Scheduling work on the machines as needed when personnel are absent to ensure production schedule is maintained
• Enforcing company policy on attendance, company rules, safety rules, job descriptions, and MDA requirements as well as safety and security policies
• Supervising the product usage to ensure compliance with all applicable company policies and to remain in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal standards on pesticide safety
• Ensuring resources and supplies for production are ordered when needed
• Troubleshooting and resolving employee and customer issues in a timely and effective manner to minimize turnover and cancels
• Providing customer service, answering phones, and understanding the needs of the customer

Desired Experience:

• 1-2 years of lawncare experience
• Previous experience with managing a team
• Excellent contract negotiation skills
• Vendor management required

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient computer skills
• Microsoft Office Excel
• Google
• Outlook
• Detail oriented
• High energy
• Self-motivated
• Organized
• Deadline driven
• Team builder

Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Good driving background
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions

Compensation Package:

• Competitive wages
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus program
• Paid vacation
• 401K with match
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws. We treat all applicants and employees equally without regard to any protected status, such as race, color, religion, sex, genetic history, national origin, or status as a protected veteran. We recruit, hire, train, place, and promote qualified individuals without regard to their physical or mental disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a covered disability in need of an accommodation in order to apply, please contact our main office by dialing [phone] or email [e-mail]