Lawncare Technician (Master Lawn)

JOB TITLE: Lawn Care Specialist

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Sr. Operations Manager

Position Summary:

As a Lawn Care Specialist, you will be responsible for carrying out applications safely and effectively in accordance with the Lawn Spray horticultural application program as administered by the branch manager.  

Job Responsibilities

• Apply lawn and shrub chemicals and fertilizers safely.
• Learn all turf programs, including: all turf types, weed types, growth habits, and diseases.
• Handling, distributing, applying, and storing all chemicals and fertilizers is in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws.
• Perform work for assigned accounts on budget.
• Be familiar with label requirements of all chemicals used.
• Ensure all equipment is properly calibrated.
• Ensure chemicals are being used efficiently and eliminate waste.
• Identify new sales opportunities and enhancement opportunities.
• Communicate in a professional and knowledgeable manner with customers about the job you are performing, and concerns customers may have.
• Document accurately and keep records of work performed.
• Ability to use smart phones for routing, billing, timekeeping, and records.
• Become a subject matter expert in weed/pest identification, pesticides and fertility requirements of turf grass and landscape ornamentals.
• Keep certification current and seek out continuing education opportunities.
• Monitor and prevent equipment damage.
• Assist with snow removal and other general maintenance tasks.
• Maintain awareness and provide feedback on customer relationship and the customer’s perceptions of the product and service being provided, to maximize customer retention.
• Provide excellent communication and customer service skills to build trust and create positive customer experiences.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends as necessary to reach goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience Required:

• 1 years experience in lawn care industry

Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Positive “Can-Do” attitude.
• Demonstrates flexibility and team mentality.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle adversity.
• Ability and desire to add value at every opportunity.
• Strong communications skills.
• Ability to provide a hands-on approach to task management.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to travel when necessary.
• Ability to drive the company vehicle in a safe and competent manner, following company safety policies and local, state, and federal laws and regulations for the operating of such vehicle.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site and company truck.
• Ability to operate equipment in a safe and competent manner and in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Ability to maintain a clear MVR.
• Practice company safety behaviors at all times.
• Embraces doing a “QUALITY JOB” each and every time – “Quality, get hooked on it!!!”

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit, bend and squat; kneel; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to walk significant distances on uneven ground and to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Employee will regularly be required to climb a ladder or other structure, reach above his/her head, and lift or push up to 75 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have the ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds.
• The stress level is moderate.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.