Assistant District Manager | Lake Bluff, IL

Forestry

Job Description

Additional Locations: Not applicable

Primary Locations: IL, Lake Bluff, 28979-81, 28913 N Herky Drive, 60044 

Requisition ID: 185593

Position Overview

Assist the District Manager in the 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 served by performing the following duties. 

Job Duties

What You’ll Do: 

  • Work as 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 relationship with new and existing clients. 
  • Set up, supervise, and train crew members, sales team, and office staff. 
  • As part of the office management team you assist the District Manager in the direction of the team. 

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

  • ISA Certified Arborist®  
  • 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 

*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 exchange 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 Assistant District Manager to our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, and you get a new view every day! 

Divisional Overview

 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state or local law. 

The Davey Tree Expert Company has U.S. and Canadian operations in more than 47 states and five provinces and provides a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services for the residential, utility, commercial, and government markets. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 40 years and has more than 10,000 employees who provide Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit www.davey.com

If you need any assistance at any time please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

 

Employment Type: Permanent 
Job Type: Full Time 
Travel Expectations: Up to 25% 

Sector

Consulting

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