What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vegetation Control Technician position at DJ's Landscape Management?
We are seeking a Vegetation Control Technician to join our team. This role involves managing vegetation control for our commercial clients, ensuring landscapes are maintained to the highest standards. The ideal candidate must be certified in Core and Category 6 (Right-of-Way and Weed Control) to perform weed spraying duties effectively and safely. This is a full time, year round position that transitions into snow removal tasks in the winter.
Team Member Benefits
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.
Team Member Benefits
- Competitive base pay: $18 - $25 /hr., based on experience
- Snow pay: $24 /hr., based on experience
- 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
- The ability to walk for long periods of time
- Able to carry a backpack sprayer weighing up to 50 pounds
- The capacity to work independently or with a lawn care crew
- The ability to identify common weeds of Michigan
- The ability to operate and care for assigned equipment
- Skill in reading map directions from a mobile device or hard copy
- Desire to work daily at the highest level of professionalism, quality, and performance
- Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals
- Ability to bend, squat, and lift for long periods of time
- Able to work outdoors in a wide variety of conditions for an extended period of time.
- Certification in Core and Category 6 (Right-of-Way and Weed Control is required.
- A valid Michigan chauffeur’s license is required.
- Ability to read pesticide labels and accurately measure pesticides according to label rate.
- Strong attention to detail and safety protocols.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
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.
Salary : $18 - $25