Item: Acres Group
Rating: 5.0
Author: Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

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Acres Group Overview

Website:www.acresgroup.com
Headquarters:
Wauconda, IL
Size:
201 to 500 Employees
Founded:
1983
Type:
Company - Private
Industry:
Floral Nurseries
Revenue:
$50 to $100 million (USD)

Competitors: UNKNOWN

Acres Group – Professional Landscaping and Snow & Ice Management Founded in 1983, family owned Acres Group self performs quality landscape maintenance, turf & plant health care, landscape installation, irrigation, aquatics, tree care, custom design build projects, snow & ice ...

Mission: Professional landscape industry leaders, committed to excellence through knowledge and quality services. GUIDING PRINCIPLES * Our customers are the focus of everything we do. * Continuous improvement is critical to our success. * Employee involvement is an integral part of ...

Acres Group Reviews

3.9

★★★★★

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Jim Schwantz

15 Ratings

5.0

★★★★★

Current Employee, more than 1 year

"A really good company"

May 3, 2019 - Anonymous Employee

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Positive Outlook

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Pros

Everyone at Acres Group and the additional divisions are really good people who are respectful and nice to work with. This is something you don't always find in today's working world.

Cons

Mother nature makes it difficult to plan and you have to be flexible. No two days are the same.

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Diversity & Inclusion at Acres Group

1.0

★★★★★

(1 Review)

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Acres Group Interviews

Experience

Positive100%

Getting an Interview

Applied online100%

Difficulty

3.0

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Jun 16, 2014
IT Manager Interview
Anonymous Employee in United States
Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Average Interview
Application
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Acres Group (United States)
Interview
Excellent review process, made me feel very comfortable, and welcome. Several levels of interviews with flexible scheduling.

HR Provides a SOP for each interviewer so that they can get apples to apples comparisons.
Interview
Describe a project that you failed to deliver on, and what you did to recover.
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Company Updates

September 2, 2020

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Snow Blower Operator -- !!!MAKE EXTRA CA$H!!! $26.00 PER HOUR...PAID WEEKLY!! NO cap on hours!! APPLY IMMEDIATELY--hired on the spot! WALK-INS WELCOME! Acres Group is seeking motivated, professional, hardworking individuals toÃÂ join our SNOW ARMY -- apply forÃÂ Part Time / Seasonal positions. Snow Blower Operators (no experience needed!) Our Snow Removal Team covers Chicago and surrounding suburbs.ÃÂ Snow fall can happen at any time of the day or week so sign up now and join our team! We offer: Flexible schedule based on your availability and location Weekly Pay Must meet the following: Must be at least 16 years old. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Capability of operating a snow blower (stand, push, pull, squat, bend, reach).ÃÂ Ability to work outside in cold weather.ÃÂ Readiness to work outside for the duration of a snow fall/snow storm Must have a cell phone (time keeping is done on your cell phone). OFFICE LOBBY OPEN: M-F 8:00AM to 4:30PM Wauconda Facility Plainfield Facility Roselle Facility

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June 1, 2020

We are Hiring! Come Apply.!

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Acres Group Awards & Accolades

(2) ILCA Landscaping Excellence Silver Awards, ILCA, 2017
Excellence in Landscape, ILCA, 2015

Pledges & Certifications

Veteran Hiring Commitment
Committed to helping America's military veterans find work
Pay Equality Pledge
Committed to paying equitably for equal work & experience
Career Advancement Program
Helping employees "upskill" into higher-paying positions
Diversity Commitment
Has programs that support a diverse and inclusive workforce
Pledge to Thrive
Taking steps to prioritize employee well-being
Returnships
Offer formal "internships" for mid-career people or those returning to the workforce