What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lawn Care Technician position at DeAngelo Contracting Services?
Company Description
Lawn Specialties is a family owned and operated business with treating all employees like family at the core of our values. Our employees provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other commercial/residential customers across the entire United States. Employees receive generous compensation packages, employee engagement events & career development programs, just to name a few of the perks of being part of the DCS family!
To provide quality service, we need top-of-the-line employees. That is why we offer great compensation, awesome benefits, and a work environment worth bragging about!
Job Description
Lawn Specialties is looking for a motivated and reliable Lawn Technician with a positive attitude and a strong commitment to customer service. Our technicians serve both residential and commercial clients, ensuring timely lawn and tree treatments, addressing customer concerns through service calls and other communication channels, and driving growth by selling or upselling services to both new and existing customers. Additionally, technicians offer detailed product and service information while resolving any technical issues. Daily tasks include completing production reports, new sales forms, customer invoices, and vehicle inspection reports.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Measuring and mixing lawn care products
- Applying fertilizers, weed control, and insect control treatments
- Operating lawn care machinery
- Completing invoices and keeping organized application records
- Conducting lawn assessments, including identifying weeds and grass types
- Responding to customer inquiries with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Valid driver’s license with 5 years of clean driving experience.
- Ability to operate trucks up to 1 ton (CDL not required).
- Pesticide license is a plus, but not mandatory.
- Strong customer service and sales skills are required.
- Must be able to lift between 50-100 pounds.
- Availability to work Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed.
- Excellent attention to detail and eagerness to learn.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Basic knowledge of small equipment, mechanical skills, and maintenance is a plus.
Willing to train the right candidate who may not yet have all the necessary skills!
Additional Information
Benefit Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Career Development
- Pay rate: $18-20/ hour
Come be a part of the DeAngelo family, today!
DCS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment regulations. In the event an ADA accommodation is needed, DCS is happy to help all employees achieve gainful employment in an atmosphere where they are appreciated and respected. DCS offers subcontracting services to government agencies as such, candidates may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as criminal background checks, pre-employment, post-accident & reasonable impairment drug screenings, motor vehicle record checks, etc. as such, DCS complies with all federal and state regulatory guidelines including the FCRA.
Salary : $18 - $20
