District Manager | Chicago, IL

Davey Tree Expert Co; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Opportunities for advancement

All job specific equipment and safety-

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee-owned company & discounted

Group Health Plan

Employee referral bonus program

Scholarship Program for Children of

Job summary

The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a District Manager in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on growing district profitability, leading operations, and enforcing company policies while guiding a team of crews and sales staff in a dynamic outdoor office environment.

Responsibilities include educating customers, creating estimates, developing plant health care programs, and building client relationships. Industry knowledge and ISA Arborist certification are required, with a competitive salary and

Qualifications

• ISA Certified Arborist® required.
• Five years of related industry experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Regional plant and horticulture knowledge expected.
• Good people skills; self-motivated; computer proficient.
• Knowledgeable in tree care, hazard tree evaluation, IPM, and industry best practices.
• Preferred: pesticide licenses and related certificates per state law.
• Preferred: two or four-year degree in green industry.

Responsibilities

• Grow and profitability oversight for district operations; promote leadership and enforce policies.
• Be the tree doctor, educate customers on tree needs, and provide estimates.
• Develop and update annual plant health care programs and relationships with clients.
• Set up, supervise, and train crew, sales, and office staff; provide direction to team.

Skills

ISA Certified Arborist

Five years experience

Valid driver’s license

Regional plant knowledge

People skills

Tree care knowledge

Hazard tree evaluation

Integrated pest management

Education

Two or Four-year degree in a green industry

Job description

Company:The Davey Tree Expert Company
Locations:Chicago, IL
Additional Locations:NA
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:228973

Position Overview

Responsible forthe 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:

• Be 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 relationships with new and existing clients.
• Set up, supervise, and train crew members, sales team, and office staff.
• As District Manager you give direction to the team.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Required: ISA Certified Arborist®
• Required: Five years of related industry experience
• Required: 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: $90,000 - $130,000 + 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 exchanging 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 District Manager to our passionate team of tree care professionals on Long Island. 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%