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Can Do Lawns & Landscape
Lawn Care Technician
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What they do
A Lawn Care or Pesticide Technician provides lawn care that includes the application of chemicals to control weeds, insects or diseases. Works for lawn care companies that specialize in chemical treatments. Provides services for residential lawns or the grounds at a building or office park.
$42,294 / year median in Michigan
+16% projected growth
Job Description
POSITION
General LaborerREPORTS TO
Field Manager or assigned Crew leaderGENERAL SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, vehicles, chain saws, power shears, edgers, string trimmers, blowers, pruning saws, and other equipment. Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers. Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls. Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes. Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chainsaws. Gather and remove litter. Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools. Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders. Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features. Remove and install docks from start to finish. Skills Operation and Control- Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Active Listening
- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Critical Thinking
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Speaking
- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Abilities:
Ability to lift 80 or more pounds. Able to be on time. Able to work some weekends (weather-based). Ability to finish a task at hand without a Manager.- Knowledge Mechanical
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. (Preferred) Experience
- Heavy Machinery/Lawn Care Experience (Preferred) Work Context Most work will be at Clear Lake, IN.
- Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail
- Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation
- Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Self Control
- Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Innovation
- Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. Maintain Company Standards
- Job requires following policies and procedures set by the company.
Job Types:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00+ per hourSchedule:
Monday to Friday Weekend availabilityEducation:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)- Must have reliable transportation
Job Type:
Full-time Salary:
18+ per hourSchedule:
Monday to Friday Application Question(s): Are you able to meet all requirements listed above and meet all standards of work?Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:
Lawncare maintenance: 2 years (Required)License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)Work Location:
In personJob Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00- $30.