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Lawn Pro America, LLC
Fertilizer & Pesticide 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.
$47,137 / year median in New York
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Lawn Pro America LLC has served Suffolk and Nassau County homeowners and businesses since 1984. We're looking for a experienced fertilizer technician to join our commercial crew — someone who can run application equipment, knows how to read a property, and takes pride in doing the job right the first time. This is not an entry-level position. We need a technician who has verifiable experience applying fertilizer and pesticide treatments, is comfortable operating application equipment, and knows how to leave a property clean when the job is done. Responsibilities Work as part of the commercial crew on fertilizer and pesticide applications across Suffolk and Nassau County commercial properties Operate application equipment/machinery to apply fertilizer, pre- and post-emergent weed control, grub control, and other turf treatments accurately and in compliance with label instructions and NYS/county regulations Identify common lawn issues on-site — weeds, fungus, insect damage, nutrient deficiency — and know when a condition needs to be flagged for follow-up Take clear photos of any property concerns for commercial manager Communicate promptly with the Commercial Manager on access issues, equipment issues, or anything preventing a completed service Maintain application equipment and product inventory in safe, working order Skills Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience applying lawn fertilizer/pesticide treatments professionally — required Experience operating fertilizer application equipment/machinery — required Working knowledge of Suffolk and Nassau County fertilizer application rules Valid, clean driver's license Ability to work outdoors in all seasonal conditions and lift/carry application equipment (50+ lbs) Comfortable working as part of a crew and taking direction from the