Turf Application Specialist

Turf Application Specialist Green View - 5.0 Dunlap, IL Job Details Seasonal | Full-time $23 - $27 an hour 6 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Record keeping Plant disease management Outdoor work Customer service Pruning (plant care) Driver's License Pesticide management Driving 1 year Pesticide Applicator's License Fertilizing Entry level Full Job Description Green View has been serving Central Illinois since 1955, a family-owned landscape design, installation, and maintenance company with locations across Peoria, Bloomington, Springfield, Champaign. Three generations of the Hoerr family have built this company on doing great work and treating people right. We take pride in our crews and in the properties we maintain. Position Overview As a Turf Application Specialist, you'll be responsible for the health and appearance of our clients' lawns across the Peoria market. You'll apply fertilizers, herbicides, and targeted treatments, diagnose turf problems in the field, and build the kind of client trust that keeps Green View properties looking their best season after season. Day-to-day responsibilities include Applying fertilizers, herbicides, and other products to residential and commercial lawns following label and safety guidelines Inspecting lawns and diagnosing issues, pests, disease, nutrient deficiency, or environmental stress and recommending appropriate treatment Maintaining accurate records of all applications Supporting bed maintenance, pruning, and planting as needed Seasonal snow and ice removal support Working independently on routes and as part of a crew when the job calls for it What We're Looking For Minimum 1 year of experience in turf care, lawn maintenance, or a related field IL Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators License or the willingness to obtain one. We support continuing education and will help you get there. Valid Illinois driver's license and clean driving record Ability to lift 50-75 lbs routinely and work outdoors in all Central Illinois weather conditions Reliable, organized, and takes quality seriously Customer-facing experience is a plus, you'll interact with clients regularly What Green View Offers Competitive hourly pay based on experience Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays 401(k) retirement plan with company match Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided Employee referral bonus program Company cell phone plan Real opportunity to grow, we promote from within Green View is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and do not discriminate on any protected basis. Specific job responsibilities listed are guidelines and may be expanded at the discretion of Green View management..