Assistant Branch Manager – Lawn Care Operations
Ready to Get Your Weekends Back?
If you're a green industry professional looking for a better work-life balance without sacrificing career growth, Weed Man has the opportunity you've been waiting for.
We're growing over 20% each year and are looking for an Assistant Branch Manager to help lead our Lawn Care Operations team. This is an ideal opportunity for professionals with backgrounds in golf course maintenance, turf management, landscaping, horticulture, or lawn care who are ready to take the next step into leadership.
Many of our franchise owners began their careers as Assistant Golf Course Superintendents before discovering the career growth and ownership opportunities available at Weed Man.
What You'll Do
As Assistant Branch Manager, you'll work alongside the Branch Manager to lead daily operations and ensure exceptional service for our customers.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist with the daily management of Lawn Care Operations
- Interview, Train, coach, and supervise Licensed Lawn Care Technicians
- Ensure quality service standards and production goals are consistently met
- Monitor employee performance and maintain accountability through coaching and progressive discipline
- Conduct performance reviews and department meetings
- Ensure all technician licensing and certifications remain current and compliant with company, state, and federal requirements
- Help develop future leaders while creating a positive, team-oriented culture
What We're Looking For
- 1–2 years of experience in lawn care, turf management, horticulture, agronomy, landscaping, or a related green industry
- Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong communication and team-building skills
- Experience developing production plans and managing daily operations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Required licenses or certifications as required by state and federal regulations
Why Join Weed Man?
- Monday–Friday schedule (occasional Saturdays based on weather and production needs)
- No nights/Major holidays off
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Clear career advancement into Branch Management and ownership opportunities
- Join an established company experiencing 20%+ annual growth
If you're ready to leverage your green industry experience in a leadership role with outstanding work-life balance and unlimited growth potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and grow your career with Weed Man.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lake Bluff, IL 60044 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
