What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Lawn Care Applicator position at Fitzwater Outdoor Maintenance?
Licensed Lawn Care Applicator
Responsible for diagnosing lawn issues, applying customized fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide treatments, and maintaining healthy, vibrant lawns for our residential and commercial clients.
Responsible for diagnosing lawn issues, applying customized fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide treatments, and maintaining healthy, vibrant lawns for our residential and commercial clients.
Typical Work Environment:
Outdoor work, often in varying weather conditions (heat, rain, snow).
May involve early mornings, late evenings, and weekend shifts, particularly during snow seasons.
Outdoor work, often in varying weather conditions (heat, rain, snow).
May involve early mornings, late evenings, and weekend shifts, particularly during snow seasons.
Schedule: 10-hour shift, Monday thru Thursday, with occasional Fridays. Hours may vary.
Key Responsibilities:
Application: Safely measure, mix, and apply fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides according to label directions and state/local regulations.
Lawn Assessment: Inspect clients' lawns on each visit to identify weeds, pests, diseases, or environmental stress, and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
Equipment Operation: Safely operate and maintain turf equipment, including ride-on sprayers/spreaders, backpack sprayers, hose reels, and hand tools.
Customer Interaction: Communicate professionally with property owners to explain services performed, provide post-treatment care instructions, and answer questions.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate daily logs of product usage, weather conditions, customer visits, and chemical application records as mandated by regulatory bodies.
Vehicle & Safety Maintenance: Keep assigned company truck organized and clean; perform pre-trip inspections and adhere to all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Snow Removal: Shoveling or using equipment to clear snow from driveways, walkways, and parking lots. Applying salt or other de-icing agents to prevent ice buildup. Ensuring safe access to properties during winter weather events. Operating snowplows or snow blowers when necessary.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Valid State Pesticide / Herbicide Applicator License or an active Pesticide Operator License with the ability to obtain full applicator certification.
Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, work outdoors in various weather conditions (heat, rain, cold), and stand/walk for extended periods.
Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to safety protocols, dosage calculations, and equipment maintenance.
Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check
Certifications (Optional but Beneficial):
Commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Join our team and enjoy immediate rewards:
Sign-on Bonus: New hires receive a bonus after 90 days of employment. To ensure you get the most out of your reward, the company pays the taxes on your behalf.
Referral Program: Help us grow! Earn a tax-covered bonus for every successful referral after their first 90 days.
Experience-Based Pay: Competitive hourly/salary rates tailored to your background.
Instant Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits start on your very first day.
401(k) Match: We invest in your future by matching your retirement contributions.
PTO & Perks: Generous paid time off and flexible voluntary insurance plans.
Sign-on Bonus: New hires receive a bonus after 90 days of employment. To ensure you get the most out of your reward, the company pays the taxes on your behalf.
Referral Program: Help us grow! Earn a tax-covered bonus for every successful referral after their first 90 days.
Experience-Based Pay: Competitive hourly/salary rates tailored to your background.
Instant Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits start on your very first day.
401(k) Match: We invest in your future by matching your retirement contributions.
PTO & Perks: Generous paid time off and flexible voluntary insurance plans.
Salary : $39,841 - $50,916