What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fertilizer Applicator Technician position at Green Horizons Inc?
Overview
Green Horizons is seeking a dedicated and skilled Applicator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and other soil amendments to lawns. The Applicator will work closely with clients to understand their needs and provide effective solutions for their lawn.
Our Fertilizer Technicians will work year-round to:
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrated ability to operate machinery, spreaders, spray tanks, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to identify weeds and turf diseases
- Good observational skills, basic math skills for mixing products, and excellent communication skills.
- Ability to read and follow labels, operate specialized equipment, and calibrate equipment for accurate applications
- Self motivation as a crew of one to complete assigned work for the day
- Strong customer service and communication skills to be a liaison between property/customer needs and manager
- Perform winter work as needed (including snow shoveling and plowing of lots, walks, entrances, sand/salt applications, snow hauling, etc)
Key Requirements
- License:
- Valid drivers license with insurable driving record with DOT endorsement REQUIRED
- Valid Category AE applicator licenses (we are happy to help candidates obtain this)
- Physical Demands:. Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including heavy lifting and working in various weather conditions.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs continuous
- Experience:
- Turfco spreader experience is a plus
- 2 years of experience in handling, calibrating, mixing and applying pesticides and fertilizers
- Plow experience preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $32