What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Health Care Technician I position at Lawn Matters?
Lawn Care Technician
Burton, OH
REPORTS TO Crew Leader or Fertilization Service Manager
POSITION OVERVIEW
Assists with chemical application services to enhance growth, development, and vigor of both newly installed and existing lawns and commits to increasing sales by re-enrolling existing customer contracts through exceptional customer service and pursuing new customer contracts
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mixes and applies both granulated and liquid materials safely and precisely
- Maintains accurate records and works closely with the Crew Leader or Service Manager to ensure proper customer
- records are kept on all applications for billing and non-billing purposes
- Provides both written and verbal lawn analysis quotes to potential customers along with recommendations to improve
- the quality of the customer's lawn
- Develops comprehensive and individualized customer specific care plans to maintain lawn
- Pursues new customer contracts and re-enrollment of existing customers
- Maintains a clean and safe work site including proper maintenance and care of all company equipment
- Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
- Position may perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 1 year landscape industry experience required
- Degree in Turf Grass Management, Horticulture, or related field preferred
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to perform all aspects of landscape tasks in a safe manner
- Ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks
- Ability to execute proper judgment and decision-making skills
- Attention to detail in all responsibilities and duties
WORKING CONDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT STATUS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Outdoor conditions
- Extended work hours during peak seasons
- Requires substantial physical activity performing strenuous activities of a productive and technical nature;
- regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions of extreme heat and extreme cold; consistent exposure to
- loud noise; potential exposure to air pollution, allergens, dust, pollen, insects, and other potentially harmful naturally occurring hazards; continuous exposure to moving mechanical parts and sharp objects
Salary : $19 - $27