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Acres Group Overview
Wauconda, IL
201 to 500 employees
1983
Company - Private
Floral Nurseries
$50 to $100 million (USD) per year
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 ... Read more
Founded in 1983, family owned Acres Group self performs quality landscape maintenance, turf & plant health care, landscape installation, irrigation ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Company Updates
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SPRING IS COMING!
ACRES GROUP is hiring NOW for our Landscape jobs at all (3) of our facilities. Please visit our website for our addresses http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQ75w. We have a variety of full time jobs to chose from. Please call 888-231-3100 with any questions you have.0 Likes
Acres Group – Why Work For Us?
Since 1983, family owned Acres Group has been providing premium quality landscape maintenance, landscape installation, custom design build projects, and snow removal.
With three facilities and two nurseries providing service to all Chicagoland, Acres has a motivated staff of certified horticultural professionals trained for all types of landscaping work.
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 our culture.
- We will not compromise our integrity.
We treat our customers like friends and family. We are dedicated to educating them on the latest horticultural developments within our industry. If our customers are knowledgeable, then they will continue to make informed decisions regarding their landscapes and maintain their loyal commitment to Acres Group. Our customers are the focus of everything we do.
Our commitment to being on the leading edge of landscaping technology and practices demonstrates our desire to be the leader in our industry. We strive to find individuals with the same integrity, strong character, professionalism, and ambition to continue to define our unique success.
OUR CORPORATE VALUES
THE BEST PLACE FOR THE BEST PEOPLE TO WORK!
Our story began in 1983 when James Schwantz founded Acres Group. Jim’s vision was to build a company based on being the “best at what we do”. Through hard work, dedication, mentoring and training, and exemplary customer service, Jim’s vision has become a reality.
Through the years, we have grown into an Award-Winning Professional Landscape Firm offering a wide variety of services such as maintenance, enhancements, turf and plant healthcare, tree care, irrigation, and more … all to fulfill the expectations of our clients and offering our employees the opportunity to be challenged, learn and grow, and really make an impact in the daily operations of our business.
We believe that the most productive investment is people … their dedication, talent, and initiative are the driving force behind the success of Acres Group.
ACRES BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
At Acres, we provide a comprehensive benefit package, which allows you to choose the benefits that are best for you!
YOUR CHOICES INCLUDE:
MEDICAL COVERAGE
Two (2) PPO Options:
- PPO-Core Network
- PPO-Choice Plus Network
- High Deductible HMO – Navigate Network
- MEC – Preventive Only Coverage Plan
DENTAL COVERAGE
Two (2) Options:
- PPO
- HMO
FLEXIBLE SPENDING
Healthcare (Debit Card)
Dependent Care
VISION COVERAGE
Annual Exam Coverage
Glasses and Contacts
DISABILITY
Short-term
Long-term
LIFE INSURANCE
401(k)
With Employer Match Component
PAID HOLIDAYS AND VACATIONS
VOLUNTARY INDIVIDUAL BENEFITS
Accident Indemnity Plan
Personal Sickness Indemnity Plan
Cancer Protection Plan
Hospital Intensive Care Plan
Acres Group Reviews
Acres Group18Approve of CEO
Jim Schwantz
13 Ratings
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"A Real Family Friendly Company"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
- Comp & Benefits
- Senior Management
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Acres Group full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
From the moment I spoke with the HR Recruiter to the moment I walked in on my first day, I could feel how friendly, respectful and genuine everyone was. Acres Group is a real family friendly company that treats everyone as they want to be treated. The culture is positive, trustworthy and hardworking. Acres Group values teamwork, accountability, personal and professional growth and its commitment to its customers and it definitely shows. Overall it’s a really great place to work!
Cons
Acres Group has many goals and objectives it wants to accomplish each year, staying focused is challenging when mother nature has other ideas. Continuing to be accountable will keep us on track!
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Acres Group Interviews
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- Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage InterviewAcres Group 2014-06-16 07:58 PDT
Application
I applied online. The process took 3+ weeks. I interviewed at Acres Group.
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 Questions
- Describe a project that you failed to deliver on, and what you did to recover. Answer Question
Acres Group Awards & Accolades
- PLANET Community Stewardship Award, Professional Landcare Network, 2013
- Overall Safety Achievement - Silver Level (All Facilities - Wauconda, Roselle & Plainfield), Professional Landcare Network, 2013
- Excellence in Landscape(Commercial Landscape Maintenance - Silver), ILCA, 2015
- Excellence in Landscape(Commercial Landscape Maintenance - Gold), ILCA, 2015
- (2) ILCA Landscaping Excellence Silver Awards, ILCA, 2017
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
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