Mountain View Landscapes, a leading landscape company since 1976, is seeking an experienced Fertilization Specialist-Applicator-Technician to join our team. We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment where employees can grow both personally and professionally. You will be a part of a larger team with the highest priority of making our community’s landscapes their healthiest and most beautiful. If you are looking for a fulfilling career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!
$1,000 Signing Bonus with a minimum of 1-3 yearsprevious experience in the application of pesticides on turf.

Fertilization Technician Requirements

• Required - Valid, Unexpired MA Pesticide Applicator’s License. To be considered for this position. CT Applicator's a plus.
• Required - Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record for a minimum of the past 3 years and reliable transportation. Provide copy of your Motor Vehicle Report. We can provide instructions on how to obtain a copy.
• Required - Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen, including Marijuana to obtain DOT Medical Certification. (Medical Marijuana card not accepted). We pay for the testing.
• 1-3 years of commercial lawn care experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of insecticides, fertilizers, fungicides, and the ability to apply them at the properly calibrated rate. Willing to train with the MA License
• Ability to diagnose insects and disease in turf and landscape.
• The physical ability to lift 75-100 pounds frequently and work outdoors in various climate elements.
• Ability to work independently, and within a team environment, accept new challenges, multi-task and prioritize.

Fertilization Technician Responsibilities:

• Keep track of records for all fert/spray accounts.
• Able to properly mix chemicals to correct ratios.
• Keep all application equipment clean, maintained and organized.
• Keep all customer records in an organized and orderly fashion.
• Stay up on the current inventory of material and be able to project when additional material will be needed.
• Report to supervisor on the overall appearance of customer's property.
• Winter work which may include but is not limited to snowplowing, salting, shoveling, and working in the shop.

Compensation

Hourly Rates are experienced based:

Crew Member/Leader - $25.00 - $35.00

Benefits

• Steady Full-Time Work during the Landscape Season
• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance
• Short-and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid vacation and sick/personal time
• Paid Holidays
• Company Reimbursement for job-related Licensing and Training
• Opportunities for advancement within the company

Over the last 48 years, Mountain View Landscapes has offered exceptional landscape maintenance and construction services throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. Read about us, our history, and our culture at www.mountainviewinc.com

Mountain View Landscapes is proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer and values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran, or military status, being a member of the Reserves or National Guard or any other characteristic protected by law.