PHC Turf Technician

About The Company

LCM has built a strong brand and reputation over the past 30 years by providing exceptional landscape services to over 900 clients throughout the Chicago Metropolitan area and Southeast Wisconsin. Our experienced and knowledgeable team of landscape professionals ensures a proactive, responsive approach and delivers quality in every facet of commercial landscape services: landscape maintenance, enhancements, tree removal, irrigation, turf, plant health care, seasonal color and snow removal. LCM is the Upper Midwest's premier landscape contractor -- We do more than maintain landscapes -- our customized solutions "create landscapes for life". We offer everything a commercial property needs to enhance curb appeal, promote occupancy, create distinction, and increase value.

What You'll Do

• Inspect turf, ornamental plants, and public facilities for insect or disease infestations. Be able to assess and determine treatment for pest and plant diseases to ensure the appropriate treatment to meet or exceed company standards.
• Mix and measure all chemicals and calibrate all spraying equipment in an accurate and safe manner to ensure compliance with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, federal, state, and city regulations and standards.
• Safely apply pesticides, fertilizers, and growth regulators as directed by manufacturers, federal and state safety standards, and labeled instructions.
• Operate and calibrate all equipment and vehicles necessary including but not limited to, skid sprayers, backpack sprayers, ride-on sprayer/spreaders, push spreaders, vortex spreader system, Isuzu trucks, flatbed trucks, pickup trucks, water trucks, vans, and pull-behind trailers.
• Proactively address issues that arise in your areas of responsibility to ensure quick resolution and minimize potential liability.
• Maintain chemical, tools, and equipment inventory to ensure availability and safe storage in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Proactive weekly inspection of trucks, trailers, and all phc-related equipment to limit downtime and avoid costly repairs.
• Weekly maintenance of trucks, trailers, and all phc-related equipment including but not limited to, cleaning trucks and equipment weekly, filling up tires, replacing nozzles, and greasing bearings. Report any maintenance issues and required materials/equipment to continue with operations using the maintenance report system.
• Clean sprayers and phc-related equipment between application changes to avoid cross-contamination and potential damage.
• Complete and maintain all required licenses, certifications, and required continuing education. Stay fully up to date on new rules and requirements established by local, state, and federal agencies as well as staying current on new technologies and industry trends.
• Request follow-up visits when required to ensure applications reach desired results.
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous applicator experience is required
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record and ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening
• Applicator's license is required
• Required to read/write English and perform basic math calculations
• Requires extensive walking on uneven and unpaved ground with possible holes, tree roots, and other obstacles both natural and manmade. Will operate various types of equipment. Subject to possible inhalation or absorption of toxic chemicals through mishandling
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Requires lifting 5 to 75 pounds of materials and/or equipment
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, excessive heat/cold, and humidity and extended workdays and weeks depending on weather and time of year
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage (based on experience)
• Potential overtime opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off & holidays
• 401(k) with company match after 1 year of service
• Potential career advancement opportunities