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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
Lawn Care Technician (Certification Required) Join Michigan's largest landscape management company as a Lawn Care Technician! Our Lawn Care Technicians are State of Michigan Certified Pesticide Applicators, applying fertilizers as well as treating for weeds, insects, & turf diseases. Team Member Benefits
Competitive base pay: $22 - $28+/hr., based on experience Snow pay Compensation Incentives Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits 401(k) plan, with company match Short Term and Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Referral bonus Performance reviews Annual boot reimbursement Annual rain gear reimbursement Company events Awards and recognition from peers and leaders Ongoing training and development Career advancement Requirements
Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Categories 3A, 3B, & 6 mandatory) is required.
1 Year of commercial lawn care experience, including operation of ride-on spreader A chauffeur's driver's license is required. Experience driving a truck w/ trailer is required.
Basic math skills associated with accurately measuring and mixing pesticides, as well as calibrating spreaders to directed application rates Possess a Smart phone and use to track time and material, as well as navigate to properties The capacity to work independently or with a crew General working knowledge of proper lawn and landscape management practices, including basic grass, weed, & disease identification Flexible attitude open to helping in other areas of the business when needed Ability to lift 50 pound bags of fertilizer DJ's Landscape Management is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, new Team Members are required to pass a pre-employment drug test and participate in random drug tests during their active employment. DJ's Landscape Management is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
This employer participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.