Lawn Fertilization/Mosquito Ranger Technician

NaturaLawn of America and Mosquito Ranger is a locally owned and operated lawn care and pest management company. We are the leader in organic-based fertilization and all natural Mosquito and Tick controls.

Lawn care

Position Reports To

The Lawn Technician reports to the Branch Manager or the Operations Manager.

Job Functions

NaturaLawn of America is a nationally-recognized service company and cares for customers’ lawns throughout the area to ensure customer satisfaction. This involves customer communications, answering questions, and handling lawn care problems. Requires a neat, clean personal appearance and maintaining a clean work vehicle.

Company Relationships

The lawn technician works with other staff members in the branch who may help to solve a customer’s concern.

Lawn Technician Duties (included but not limited to)

• Working with the customers, their family and property while displaying honesty and respect.
• Working with other staff as part of a team effort and the sharing of responsibilities.
• Making treatments to lawns using the proper technique with professionalism.
• Being able to explain the NaturaLawn® of America program and be able to honestly and accurately promote the NaturaLawn® of America program to prospective customers.
• Conduct service calls using the procedures outlined in the "Service Call Guidelines."
• Keep in communication with customers to help avoid problems on lawns.
• Maintain and operate the service vehicle in a clean and safe manner.
• Valid driver's license with minimal infractions in the last 3 years.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the day.
• Project a professional image to the public.
• Be willing to work the necessary time to complete branch production.

Level of Authority

The lawn service technician can make decisions to take on new customers, provide preliminary diagnosis of lawn problems, recommend corrective action, and authorize certain amounts of credits. They may also work with anyone within the branch for assistance.

Education

High school diploma or GED required. Knowledge of agronomics is preferred, but not required as we will train.

Experience

Experience in agronomy, horticulture, or related green industry services is a plus. We will train you to complete appropriate certifications as required by the state you are employed in.

Personal Attributes

Willingness to work independently and also as a member of the team. Be self-confident in communications with customers and asking questions. Be comfortable working independently and maintaining daily and weekly work schedule.

Able to accept responsibility and be flexible with work hours and schedule. Must enjoy physical work, the outdoors, and speaking with customers.

Mosquito Ranger

Are you searching for an exciting new career while enjoying the outdoors? We are now hiring Mosquito Ranger® Technicians for residential and commercial properties to join our team! No experience is necessary, and we are willing to train. A pesticide applicator license is always a plus but not required.

Position Reports To

The Mosquito Ranger® Technician reports to the Branch Manager or the Operations Manager.

Job Functions

Since NaturaLawn of America sells a service, the basic function is to proficiently treat the customer's property and work to bring customer satisfaction. This involves dealing with customer questions and problems.

Company Relationships

The Mosquito Ranger® technician has the freedom to contact anyone in the branch that may help to solve the problem at hand.

Mosquito Ranger® Technician Duties

• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Able to work outdoors.
• Capable of carrying a 60 lb. backpack blower while walking a customer property.
• Maintain the truck by washing it, checking fluids and tire pressure daily.
• Keep all records up to date.
• Keep in communication with customers so that problems on properties can be solved before they become major problems.
• Know and be able to explain the NaturaLawn® of America Mosquito Ranger program and be able to honestly and accurately sell the NaturaLawn® of America Mosquito Ranger® program to prospective customers.
• Should be able to explain the natural controls used in the program.
• Follow up on a sales call.
• Work with customers and their family with honesty and integrity.

Special Authority

The Mosquito Ranger® technician should be willing to work all hours necessary to complete branch production.

Limits of Authority

The Mosquito Ranger® technician can decide to take on new customers, make preliminary diagnosis of pest problems. He can also contact anyone within the branch for assistance.

Education

High school diploma required and knowledge of agronomics preferred, but not required.

Experience

Experience in agronomy, horticulture, pest control services is not required but can be a plus. You will need to complete appropriate certifications as required by the state you are employed in.

Mosquito Ranger® Technician Abilities

Willingness to work both as a member of the team and independently. Must have confidence in working with customers, in asking questions and in spraying. Must be capable of working alone and keeping up with production.

Personal Attributes

Acceptance of responsibility. Willingness to be flexible with work hours and schedule. Must enjoy physical work and the outdoors and enjoy speaking with customers. Must have a keen interest in pest control and direct customer contact.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Ability to Commute:

• North Ferrisburgh, VT 05473 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25