Lawn Care Techinican (Maintenance)

Summary:
The Lawn Care Technician is responsible for performing a variety of work tasks in order to manage the
timely completion of commercial lawn care service contracts. The technician will also be required to
diagnose and correct lawn/landscaping problems through service calls and other customer
communications. During the winter months, carries out duties as a winter site manager pending previous
work experience.

Core Capabilities:
Customer and quality focus
Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
Organized and clean
Excellent problem-solving abilities, quick learner
Responsible, dependable and ethical
Self-motivated

Job Duties:
Load/unload of trucks and trailers in the AM and PM and ensure both are DOT compliant
Plan routes with Lawn Care Manager for most efficient drive times
Operate truck, trailer and equipment safely as well as maintain all through cleanliness, safety
and general maintenance
Apply fertilizers and pesticides to lawns and landscape according to schedule, safety
procedures and labels
Communicate with managers and patrons of the sites in a courteous and polite manner
Inspect, identify and report insect and disease activity - convey to appropriate manager and
make judgement calls on course or action
Document, both written and electronically, services provided and current conditions of
property to appropriate manager
Recommend and point out upsell opportunities to managers
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and always follow company safety
procedures and policies
Submit timesheets in a timely manner and ensure accuracy of material reporting
Other duties as directed by Lawn Care Manager
Requirements:
Possess the proper state licensing or is able to study and pass a state administered exam,
within the given time frame.
1-3 years experience as a tech or similar experience in the field preferred but not necessary,
willing to train the right candidate
Mathematical skills to calculate dilutions, application rates, mixing ratios area, volume, etc
Valid driver's license
Ability to obtain and retain D.O.T Medical card
Ability to lift 50lbs regularly
Knowledge of plant material preferred
Work Conditions:
Often lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift. Shifts can include
walking, standing and crouching for long periods of time - excellent stamina required
Fast paced environment
Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work