What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lawn Care Technician position at DiMeco,s Nursery & Landscape?
Lawncare Applicator Position
DiMeco’s Nursery & Landscape is a medium-sized landscaping company in the Lancaster, MA area seeking to expand its lawncare services division. We are looking to fill a lawncare applicators position with a start date of March 2025.
Primary duties include: spreading granular fertilizer products, spraying chemical treatments for turfgrass weeds, calculating application rates and calibrating equipment, complying with state record-keeping laws, diagnosing turf health issues, communicating with clients as needed.
Secondary duties may include: diagnosing/solving irrigation issues, hydroseeding, and general landscaping
Resume is required.
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Required Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; ability to safely operate motor vehicles
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Proficiency in mathematics and basic algebra. Ability to solve proportions, ratios, etc, as it relates to mixing lawncare chemicals.
- Ability to read and comprehend pesticide product labels
- Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers
- Ability to study for and pass a multiple-choice exam covering the following topics: botany, entomology, state regulations, pesticide product info.
- Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Pesticide Applicators License
- Prior lawncare applicators experience
- Basic mechanical skills, familiarity with 2-stroke equipment
Pay Frequency:
- Weekly
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable
- Detail-oriented
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $28