Manager in Training

Weed-Man; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Weed Man is seeking a Manager in Training to support the Branch Manager with daily operations and staff development. You will help organize tasks for the Technical and Marketing Departments and play a key role in delivering high-quality lawn care services to customers.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, and can coach teams to meet performance goals while adhering to company policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in people management and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Assist Branch Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Prepare and organize daily work plans for Technical and Marketing Departments.
• Coach and develop staff in problem solving, communication, leadership and time management.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing and selecting talent that fits company culture.
• Conduct regular production department meetings and performance reviews.

Skills

Management

Training

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Team building

Job description

Company Overview

Weed Man is a leading lawn care franchise with a rich history of providing environmentally responsible fertilization, weed control, and pest management services. Since its inception, the company has grown to support over 725 territories across multiple regions, committed to honest communication and treating every lawn as if it were their own.

Job Summary

The Manager in Training is responsible for helping the Branch Manager in day-to-
day operations. The position works closely with the Branch Manager in preparing

and organizing the completion of daily work and the management of the Technical

and Marketing Departments.

The Manager in Training must have excellent management skills such as problem

solving, communication, leadership, time management and team building. Every

task contributes towards the overall goal of delivering a great service to our

customers, by a well-trained staff of lawn technicians in a timely and cost-effective

manner.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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