Manager In Training

Weed Man - Triad, NC; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Weed Man is seeking a Manager in Training to assist the Branch Manager in Johnson City, TN with daily operations, staff training, and development of leaders within the lawn care division.

The role emphasizes problem solving, communication and time management to deliver high-quality service and grow the local franchise as part of our expansion efforts.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of 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

• Assists Branch Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Plan and conduct new hire and ongoing training for lawn service personnel.
• Coach, train and develop future leaders within the department.
• Recruit and interview candidates that fit company culture.
• Maintain daily, weekly and monthly tracking of goals and production.
• Ensure safety and compliance with company policies and state/federal laws.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Training

Time management

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Public speaking

Education

Lawn care related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Do you want to help with a new Weed Man expansion to Johnson City, TN?

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 Marketing Season

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent leadership skills in team building, selecting talent, training,

mentoring, executing goals and developing future leaders

• Excellent time management skills
• Practical knowledge of lawn service industry and experience in developing

and executing production plans

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of leadership and with front

line staff

• Ability to have difficult conversations
• Great Self-Awareness
• Mechanical aptitude a plus, but not required
• Business process analysis skills
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook,

PowerPoint)

Education and Experience Requirements

• Have 1-2 or more years of 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.

Must possess or obtain as a requirement.

• Valid, permanent driver’s license from state of residence and a clean driving

record per company standards are required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met

by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to:

• Sit or stand
• Walk on uneven surfaces or climb stairs for an extended period of time
• Use hands and arms to handle, feel or reach
• Speak and hear
• Use vision abilities for close, distance, color, peripheral, depth and focus
• Lift up to 50lbs independently
• Push and pull equipment
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Be subjected to outdoor weather conditions which may include cold,

extreme heat or wet conditions

• Be subjected to exposure to animals and insects
• Be regularly exposed to chemicals using appropriate safety equipment
• Occasionally work near mechanical or moving parts

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Minorities

Weed Man performs Pre-Employment Drug Screening, MVR and Background

Check

This position would begin at the start of Quarter 4 of this year, we are looking for likeminded people to help us expand into Johnson City, which launches around September!

Required license or certification:

• Driver’s License
• Pesticide Licensing, as required by law

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: TBD

Experience:

• Management: 1-2+ years