Operations Assistant Manager

Lawn Doctor; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

IRA retirement plan

Life insurance

6 paid holidays

2 additional gifted days off

2 Weeks Paid Vacation days

Job summary

Lawn Doctor in Summerville, SC is seeking an experienced Operations Assistant Manager to oversee daily turf maintenance operations. You will manage technicians, scheduling, and training to ensure high-quality service delivery.

This role supports growth and customer satisfaction, focusing on safety, efficiency, and adherence to company standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential as you coordinate with the leadership team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in turf maintenance, lawn care, or related field preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of turf applications, spraying, and industry best practices preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day field operations and technician performance
• Manage scheduling, routing, and workflow efficiency
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new technicians
• Ensure services are completed safely, accurately, and to company standards
• Address customer concerns and support service quality improvements
• Monitor equipment, vehicles, and inventory
• Collaborate with leadership to meet operational and growth goals

Skills

Experience in turf maintenance

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Driver's license

Knowledge of turf applications

Time management

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Operations Assistant Manager – Turf Maintenance

Location: Summerville, SC

Company: Lawn Doctor

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Assistant Manager to oversee daily operations for our turf maintenance team. This role is responsible for managing technicians, scheduling, training, and ensuring high-quality service delivery while supporting company growth and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day field operations and technician performance
• Manage scheduling, routing, and workflow efficiency
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new technicians
• Ensure services are completed safely, accurately, and to company standards
• Address customer concerns and support service quality improvements
• Monitor equipment, vehicles, and inventory
• Collaborate with leadership to meet operational and growth goals

Qualifications

• Prior experience in turf maintenance, lawn care, or a related field preferred
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of turf applications, spraying, and industry best practices preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits & Perks

• Full-year, year-round employment
• 6 paid holidays
• 2 additional gifted days off
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation days
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• IRA retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Must pass background check and drug screening.

Compensation: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Franchisees Need People Like You

Here at Lawn Doctor, we have a very simple approach to our work - be safe, have fun, and change the world one lawn at a time. It’s the kind of approach that, not surprisingly, has led us to the highest customer satisfaction and retention rates in the industry.

Lawn Doctor locations across the country offer phenomenal employment opportunities.* Whether you’re an experienced lawn care technician or just starting out on your career path, all you need is a passion for success and a strong work ethic to be a candidate to join your local Lawn Doctor franchise. No matter the task, our independent operators know that every Lawn Doctor employee plays an important role in providing customers with the great results they expect, while making the local community a little happier. Your work will never go unappreciated.

Since each of our franchises is locally owned, you’ll get to work for and with people in your area and become part of a close-knit Lawn Doctor family.

• All Lawn Doctor locations are independently owned and operated. All positions identified here are positions offered by individual Lawn Doctor franchisees.