Experienced Weed & Fertilizer Technician - SC Category 3 Preferred It's All Green - 4.0 Lancaster, SC Job Details Full-time $28 - $40 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Customer records maintenance Personal service client interaction documentation Customer communication Records maintenance Program design Equipment calibration Plant fertilization Safety regulations In-person customer service Truck handling Grounds maintenance and landscaping safety protocols Driver's License Grounds maintenance sprayers Plant disease identification Cleaning Pest identification Irrigation Pest control chemical handling Pesticide Applicator's License Full Job Description Job Overview It's All Green is seeking an experienced Lawn Care Technician specializing in fertilization and weed control to independently perform residential turf-treatment services. This is not an entry-level position . Applicants must have substantial professional experience applying lawn-care products, identifying turf problems, calibrating equipment, calculating application rates, maintaining treatment records, and managing a daily service route. The right candidate will understand that successful turf care involves more than applying products. You must be able to inspect a lawn, identify the likely cause of a problem, select an appropriate course of action, and clearly communicate your findings to the customer and company owner. Primary Responsibilities Independently complete scheduled residential lawn-treatment routes Apply liquid and granular fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other approved lawn-care products Inspect each property before treatment and identify conditions that may affect the application Identify broadleaf weeds, grassy weeds, sedges, insects, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies Recognize problems related to irrigation, mowing, drainage, shade, soil, compaction, environmental stress, and improper cultural practices Identify and properly treat bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, tall fescue, and other common regional turfgrasses Select appropriate products and application rates according to the product label and company program Accurately calculate product quantities and mix rates Calibrate ride-on spreader-sprayers, push spreaders, hose-reel systems, backpack sprayers, and handheld equipment Prevent drift, overapplication, skips, spills, staining, and damage to desirable plants Maintain accurate pesticide-application and service records Document products, rates, treated areas, weather conditions, target pests, observations, and recommendations Leave clear and useful service notes for customers Communicate professionally with customers about lawn conditions and realistic expectations Investigate service concerns and recommend appropriate corrective action Maintain product inventory and notify management before materials run low Keep trucks, tanks, spreaders, sprayers, and storage areas clean and organized Perform routine inspection and maintenance of application equipment Follow product labels, safety procedures, PPE requirements, and applicable regulations Assist with aeration, topdressing, soil amendments, and other turf services during seasonal demand Help train future technicians as the turf-care division grows Required Qualifications At least three years of direct professional weed-control and fertilization experience Demonstrated experience independently operating a lawn-treatment route Strong working knowledge of turfgrass, weeds, insects, diseases, and lawn-care products Experience with both liquid and granular applications Ability to calculate application rates, tank mixes, square footage, and product quantities accurately Experience calibrating professional application equipment Ability to read, understand, and follow pesticide labels Ability to diagnose lawn problems rather than treating every symptom with a chemical application Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record Ability to operate a company truck and safely manage application equipment Ability to maintain complete digital service and application records Ability to work independently without continuous supervision Professional communication and customer-service skills Ability to regularly lift and handle 50-pound bags, containers, hoses, and equipment Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation Licensing A current South Carolina Commercial Pesticide Applicator License in Category 3—Ornamental and Turf Pest Control—is strongly preferred . Highly qualified applicants with an equivalent out-of-state license may be considered, but they must be able to obtain the required South Carolina credentials before independently performing pesticide applications. South Carolina identifies Category 3 as the category covering pesticide use in the maintenance of turf and ornamental plants, and commercial applicators performing this work on customers' property for compensation must be properly licensed. Preferred Qualifications Five or more years of professional lawn-treatment experience Current South Carolina Category 3 license Experience managing a high-volume residential route Extensive experience with bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, and tall fescue Experience with pre-emergent and post-emergent weed-control programs Experience diagnosing difficult or recurring turf problems Experience using ride-on spreader-sprayer equipment Experience handling customer service calls and treatment callbacks Experience training or supervising other lawn-care technicians Knowledge of soil health, irrigation, turf nutrition, and integrated pest management Experience helping design or improve seasonal lawn-treatment programs What Success Looks Like A successful technician: Completes routes accurately and efficiently Consistently applies the correct product at the correct rate Maintains complete and accurate application records Identifies problems before the customer reports them Communicates clearly and sets realistic expectations Keeps equipment clean, calibrated, and operational Prevents avoidable callbacks, turf injury, drift, and property damage Takes ownership of customer results Makes sound decisions without requiring constant supervision Helps improve the quality and efficiency of the overall turf-care program Why Work With It's All Green? It's All Green is a locally owned, owner-operated lawn care and landscaping company serving Indian Land and surrounding communities. This is an opportunity for an experienced technician to play an important role in a growing turf-care division. Your field experience and professional judgment will matter. A technician who demonstrates strong results, leadership, customer-service ability, and program-management skills may have the opportunity to advance into a lead or turf-care management position. How to Apply Submit your resume through Indeed.

Your application should clearly include:

Total years of professional weed-control and fertilization experience Current pesticide licenses and certifications Turfgrasses and lawn problems you have managed Types of application equipment you have operated Experience calibrating sprayers and spreaders Experience independently managing a treatment route Earliest available start date Applications that do not demonstrate direct professional fertilization and weed-control experience may not be considered. It's All Green is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay:

$28.00 - $40.00 per hour Application Question(s): How many years of professional weed-control and fertilizer application experience do you have? Do you currently hold a South Carolina Category 3 Commercial Pesticide Applicator license? Have you independently managed a residential lawn-treatment route? Which application equipment have you personally calibrated and operated? Do you have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record? Which turfgrasses do you have professional experience treating? Briefly describe how you would investigate yellow or declining areas in a bermudagrass lawn before selecting a treatment.

Work Location:

In person