What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Health Care Technician position at Focal Pointe Outdoor Solutions Inc?
Objective : Monitor and inspect the health of turf, shrubs, and trees throughout client properties.Provide solutions to promote healthy turf, shrubs, and trees.Optimize safety, quality, and efficiency on client properties.
Reports to : Branch Manager Responsibilities : Servicing and maintaining turf, shrub, and tree areas on Focal Pointe properties.Communicating directly with clients, as well as Focal Pointe team members to create lasting relationships.Prepares and submits necessary documentation to Contract Administrator.Follow operating procedures and standards that maximize safety, quality, and efficiency.Quality control analysis-Conducting tests and inspections to products, services, and processes to evaluate quality and performance.Assists in training new Plant Health Care technicians to provide services that exceed expectations.Participate in snow removal as a Crew Member or Route Manager.
Qualifications : Must be a person of integrity, worthy of working with the professional Focal Pointe team.Accommodating, friendly, authentic disposition, prone to build long lasting relationships.Self-motivated with a strong desire to work hard, high attention to detail, follow-up, and the ability to prioritize.Proficient equipment operating skills including, but not limited to backpack blowers, push spreaders, aerator, Z-spray, and tank and hose combinations.Proficient in mixing necessary chemicals and fertilizers in proper ratios to promote healthy turf, shrubs, and trees.Able to learn the critical functions of our cloud-based, industry specific software to include quick tickets, clocking in and out of jobs, and utilizing GPS functions.Associates or Technical Degree preferred.3-5 years of field related experience preferred.Ability to obtain IL or MO Pesticide Applicators License within 3 months.Valid Drivers License with approved driving record.