Lawn Care Operations Manager in Training

Weed Man - Triad, NC; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manager in Training role at Weed Man focuses on supporting the Branch Manager in daily operations, coordinating training, and aligning the Technical and Marketing Departments to deliver high-quality lawn care services.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong leadership, problem solving, time management and communication skills, with 1–2+ years in lawn care or horticulture. This full-time role offers opportunities to develop into branch leadership while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years related experience in lawn/horticulture/agronomy/lawn care services preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, Licenses and registrations as required by federal and state law.
• Valid, permanent driver's license from state of residence and a clean driving record per company standards are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures a safe workplace is provided for all employees by ongoing training and adherence to company policies
• Quality Control compliance to ensure service standards are met according to company policy
• Plan and conduct new hire and on-going training for lawn service personnel in customer service skills, technical skills, safety policies and procedures
• Effectively coach, train and develop future leaders within department
• Work with administration and management team to facilitate recruiting, interviewing and selecting the best talent that fits our company culture
• Daily, Weekly and Monthly tracking of all goals established in the Business Plan
• Manage progressive discipline and accountability standards consistent with company policy
• Conduct Performance Reviews
• Effectively partner with your peers as a resource to help in their goal achievements
• Conduct Daily and Weekly Production department meetings
• Conduct Pre/Post trip vehicle inspections
• Ensures current licensing is maintained by all department employees as required by company policy/State and/or Federal law
• Help Recruit and train Door Knockers for our Marketing Season

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Team building

Communication

Mentoring

Production planning

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Lawn/Horticulture knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Manager in Training role at Weed Man focuses on supporting the Branch Manager in daily operations, coordinating training, and aligning the Technical and Marketing Departments to deliver high-quality lawn care services.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong leadership, problem solving, time management and communication skills, with 1–2+ years in lawn care or horticulture. This full-time role offers opportunities to develop into branch leadership while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction.