Assistant District Manager | Lake Bluff, IL

Additional Locations: Not applicable

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

Requisition : 185593

Position Overview

Assist the District Manager in the growth and profitability of the district operations while providing leadership, vision, support, and enforcement of company policies for all operations within the district and market served. This role involves performing the following duties.

Job Duties

• Work as a tree care specialist making 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 relationships with new and existing clients.
• Set up, supervise, and train crew members, sales team, and office staff.
• Assist the District Manager in directing the team as part of the office management team.

Qualifications

• ISA Certified Arborist
• Valid driver’s license
• Regional plant and horticulture knowledge
• Good people skills; self-motivated; computer proficient and organized
• Knowledge and experience with tree care, hazard tree evaluation, integrated pest management, and industry-approved 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

• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group health plan
• Employee referral bonus
• Locations across the US in major cities and desirable areas
• Career development supported by industry experts
• Scholarship program for children of employees
• Charitable matching gift program

* Benefits available to eligible employees

Company Overview

Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation! Davey focuses on open idea exchange, community partnerships, safety, and delivering exceptional client service. We are seeking a dynamic Assistant District Manager to join our passionate team of tree care professionals. Your office is outdoors, offering a new view every day!

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Our success depends on attracting and retaining qualified personnel regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as per law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company operates in over 47 states and five provinces in the US and Canada, providing tree care, grounds maintenance, and consulting services for residential, utility, commercial, and government clients. Founded in 1880, Davey has been employee-owned for 40 years and employs over 10,000 staff delivering Proven Solutions for a Growing World. For more information, visit

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Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%