Turf Care Technician

Lawn Care Technician Description:

The Lawn Care Technician is an essential employee for our maintenance division to help ensure turf is looking as good as possible all year. The Lawn Care Technician must be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of lawn care and its applications to include: safe handling of materials, proper mixing and transporting of materials, First Aid procedures in case of an accident or spillage, properly diagnosing insect and disease issues, operating all equipment, ordering correct materials, and interfacing with customers, etc. Requires minimal supervision and conducts all work in a safe manner. The Lawn Care Technician must also attend to and complete all paperwork and administrative requirements related to the job while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Reports to:

The Lawn Care Technician reports directly to the Landscape Maintenance Manager.

Job Requirements:

Minimum of high school diploma or GED. Possess a valid driver's license and must be insurable on company's insurance policy. Have a clean criminal record. Legal documentation to verify employment eligibility. Physically able to handle the work load of a Lawn Care Technician. Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body. Able to lift 80 pounds without assistance. Has proper applicator's licenses and certifications. Able to interact with customers and coworkers in a professional and courteous manner on a daily basis. Working on your feet 6-8 hours/day in all weather conditions. Scheduled hours 40 per week but may require more during busy parts of the season Pass a background check and pre-employment drug test

Job Responsibilities:

Thoroughly understands all aspects of lawn care as outlined above and in company standard operating practices.

Able to operate company equipment:

trucks, backpack sprayers, hose reels, motorized and nonmotorized spreaders, aerators, etc. Able to perform all daily preventative maintenance (PM) on company equipment. Proficient in learn customer relationship management (CRM) and time tracking software. Meets or exceeds company production standards for Lawn Care work. Ensures that all safety procedures are followed and reports any unsafe conditions to supervisors. Ensures all accidents are properly documented and reported immediately. Ensures all work orders are processed correctly. Interfaces with office staff to ensure on-hand inventory of job materials is adequate. Maintains a clean crew truck at all times. Able to fill out and process all necessary job paperwork, purchase orders, and time sheets, etc. Able to train a novice lawn care assistant and maintain a high level of morale. Thoroughly understands and complies with company policies, procedures, and SOPs. Able to work with minimal supervision from Landscape Maintenance Manager but knows when to ask for assistance.

Continuing education requirement:

minimum of 8 hours per year. Lawn Care Tech is considered a seasonal position, March 1•December 1 or until weather and job opportunities no longer allow safe and productive working conditions. Snow Removal is available and is part time during the winter months. Benefits start after 6 months of employment

Paid Holidays:

6/year•New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th,

Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day Simple IRA:

Company sponsored with 3% match

Health Insurance:

None Advancement Opportunities:

Turf Care Manager Pay:

$21.00•$26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Turf Care:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Pesticide Applicator's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person