Lawn Care Technician

Are you looking for an exciting outdoor career opportunity with great pay and benefits? If you have an interest in tree and plant health and beautifying landscapes around beautiful Aspen give us a call, we can offer year round or seasonal employment with great pay and benefits. Aspen Tree Service is hiring for a Lawn Care Technician to join our team. Whatever your experience is coming in, Aspen Tree Service will help you take your abilities, and your career to the next level. The best part is that you'll be joining a team of friendly, seasoned, certified pros who have been setting the industry standards for 40 years. If you're looking for a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement, we'd love to hear from you. We offer a supportive, transparent work environment, competitive pay, ongoing training, health insurance, paid holidays, and more. Apply at myaspentree.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lawn Care Technicians fertilize and apply weed control in turf areas. Aspen Tree Service will provide extensive training on turf and weed identification, insects, disease, fertilization, diagnostic, application techniques, equipment and safety. Must possess excellent communication skills and maintain a positive attitude with internal and external customers. Candidate must possess a valid Colorado Driver's license and pass a company driving test. Must be able to load, unload and carry 5 gallon containers, lift and carry 50 lbs, drag up to 300 feet of spray hose. Industry related professional certifications considered a plus. Must be able to obtain a Colorado Department of Agriculture Certified Operator or Qualified Supervisor license within 1 year of employment & we provide the training!

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license. Must pass company driving test. Completed Host Pest Training, Pesticide Training, GPS Garmin Training, Calibration Training and Pass ATS exams on each.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates the ability to understand and follow instruction in a hands-on setting. Gains knowledge of plant identification, weed identification, insects, disease, fertilization, diagnostic techniques, and application techniques. Gains knowledge of proper and safe handling, mixing, and application of unrestricted and restricted pesticides and fertilizers. Loads and unloads 5 gallon pesticide containers, 50 lb. fertilizer bags, etc. May have to drag up to 300 ft. of spray hose. Proper lifting techniques required. Mixes, loads, and applies pesticides and fertilizers under the direct supervision of a licensed applicator. Uses spray guns, fertilizer equipment, ATV's, backpack sprayers, hand sprayers and boom sprayers. Aerates lawns and properly trained on seeding applications Removes weeds partially or by cutting at ground level, using either power tools or manual tools such as weed hips, hand clippers, machetes, etc. Reports the need of repairs of trucks and equipment to crew leader. Keeps work area neat and orderly. Must leave a customer's property the way it was found or in better condition. Communicates professionally and accurately with internal and external customers. Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing. Attends and participates in all safety and training meetings. Safeguards employees, customers and the public from hazards in and around the work area. Helps enforce on-the-job safety practices. Maintains a positive attitude with internal and external customers. Acquires proper training documentation in order to advance to Plant Health Care Technician position. Performs other related work as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED. Industry related professional certifications and licenses (Colorado Pesticide Applicator certifications) considered a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires frequent standing, kneeling, walking, pulling, reaching, stooping and bending. Requires walking primarily on uneven turf, steep and/or rocky areas while on job sites while pulling spray hose or carrying other equipment such as a backpack sprayer or injection equipment. Loads and unloads 5 gallon pesticide containers, 50 lb. fertilizer bags, etc. May have to drag up to 300 ft. of spray hose. Proper lifting techniques required. May occasionally be exposed to moderate to loud work environments. These areas will require the use of personal protective equipment such as mandatory hearing protection. May be exposed to dust, grease, odors, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions.

NOTE:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager. Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person