Description

***10 years in Lawn maintenance and care, Landscaping, Irrigation, and/or Tree Care preferred***

**Prior experience in a leading position overseeing and motivating multiple crews**

*Salary  

WHO WE ARE

A big family like no other, ABC is uniquely Austin.

ABC Home & Commercial Services has been servicing homes and businesses in the Austin community for over 60 years – servicing Texas for over 73 years. With a little over 1000 employees - serving more than a dozen cities and still growing.

ABC Home & Commercial is a family owned and operated business, providing a fun, stable, and challenging environment to grow, learn, and serve in our community. We’re pleased to have a diverse group of employees and believe strongly in a work/life balance while building long-term, trusting relationships with our customers and employees. At ABC you’ll quickly learn what it’s like to become part of a team that believes in fulfilling commitments, serving others, supporting families, and building our community. To learn more about ABC and to view a full list of our services, visit www.abchomeandcommercial.com

HOW YOU CAN HAVE A LONG & SUCCESSFUL CAREER AT ABC 

As ABC's Lawn & Tree Division General Manager, you will be responsible for supervising all areas of operation, managing staff, fostering a positive environment, and ensuring customer satisfaction and proper branch operation. The Lawn & Tree Division General Manager will have a hands-on approach and will be committed to the expansion and success of the business by implementing strategies that increase productivity and achieve sales targets.

Reports to the Vice President/CFO.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, implements, and executes a strategic business plan for the division including achievement of assigned metrics such as those related to financial forecasts and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborates and communicates at all levels of the organization to meet corporate and division goals.
• Work closely with the Executive Team to implement vision and goals of the division.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, new technologies, and market conditions relevant to the division and industry.
• Identify current and prospective sales opportunities.
• Meet goals and metrics set in collaboration with ABC Corporate.
• Adhere to high ethical standards and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and company policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
• Assists in the interviewing, hiring, and training of new employees.
• Bring out the best of the department’s personnel by providing training, coaching, development, and motivation.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Locate areas of improvement and propose corrective actions when necessary.
• Address customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly.
• Network to improve the presence and reputation of the department and the company.
• Stay abreast of competing markets and provide reports on local market trends/changes.
• Briefing employees on all relevant information from the Executive Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

 WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred.
• At least ten years of industry experience preferred.
• Previous experience in Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, Irrigation, Lawn Care and Tree preferred.
• Experience in a leading position and demonstrated ability in motivating groups is preferred.
• * ISA Certified Arborist preferred, or eligible to obtain certification within 1-year of hire date.
• Licensed irrigator preferred, or eligible to obtain license within 1-year of hire date.
• TDA licensed Pesticide Commercial/Non-Commercial Applicator preferred, or eligible to obtain license within 1-year of hire date.
• Must be familiar with the safe & proper use of equipment used in the Tree Division.
• Must be able to communicate with members at all levels of the organization and customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop and present comprehensive reports.
• Ability to forecast work seasons and personnel needs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Based in Austin, but will be required to travel to other branch offices (San Antonio, College Station & Corpus Christi)

Occasional (1-2x/Month) visits to the branches is to be expected.

 WHAT WE OFFER

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid vacation and sick leave (PTO)
• Profit sharing bonuses
• Lead Now Program for all employees to increase earnings and pay
• Company clubs & committees, and company outings
• Paid trainings and development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Educational scholarships for employees and family members
• Wellness program, including gym membership
• Company vehicle with gas card (for service specialists)

ABC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note that if an offer is extended that we do conduct the following pre-employment screenings: Drug Screen, Physical & Physical Performance Evaluation (PPE). ABC participates in the E-verify (I9) program & conducts a thorough Background check.