Turf Manager - Applicator

Job Purpose: Performing and overseeing lawn care services provided to the customers of Ground Force. This person will also be responsible for other duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $25-28/hour DOQ - Yearly salary may be available if qualified

Direct Report: Operations Manager

Job Duties:

• Operate fertilizer and pesticide equipment including, but not limited to, Z-Spray, spray tanks, walk-behind spreaders and aerator
• Follow company safety program and all chemical protocols
• Perform daily maintenance check lists on equipment and chemicals
• Perform effective time management and tracking
• Accurately complete paperwork as required
• Adhere to schedules and routes per management direction
• Perform work in various weather conditions
• Promptly and respectfully communicate with customers to address their concerns, feedback and/or questions
• Perform landscape and maintenance tasks on client’s properties.
• Work in conjunction with Operations Manager to ensure the work contracted is implemented efficiently and according to the contracted specifications.
• Provide labor associated with the maintenance of all lawns and garden beds, including cleanouts.
• Unload/load equipment and material, clean out truck/trailer by removing trash, debris, etc. daily.
• Assist in the performance of spring and fall clean-up as needed.
• Landscape bed maintenance to include mulching, pruning and weed control as required
• Keep work environments clean and safe
• Monitor lawn and turf management quality and report problems/concerns to Operations Manager
• Monitor inventory of materials and supplies and report needs to Operations Manager

Other Duties:

• Basic routine maintenance of lawn care equipment and tools
• Wash dirty equipment and return to storage location.
• Report damaged or broken equipment to supervisor immediately and get parts on order
• Be available to assist other work crews as needed
• Communicate needs, concerns and/or problems to supervisor – resolve in a timely manner
• Adhere to all company safety practices, procedures and policies
• Maintain good communication and positive relations with co-workers, customers and the public
• Represent Ground Force in a positive manner at all times
• Other tasks as assigned or as needed.
• Snow removal - (optional)

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED Preferred
• 2-3 years of experience in residential or commercial chemical application or related is strongly preferred
• Must be able to obtain Medical DOT health card
• Valid A and E MN pesticide applicator licenses or the ability to obtain them
• Valid MN driver’s license required with clean driving record
• Proficient in operating fertilizer/pesticide application equipment with the ability to operate other lawn care equipment strongly preferred
• Reliable transportation required
• Mechanically inclined
• Detail oriented

Abilities and Skills:

• Ability to safely operate all assigned equipment and tools
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, twist, reach and climb ladders
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Good supervisory skills

Working Conditions:

This work is primarily performed outside in all sorts of weather conditions (i.e. hot, humid, cold, wet, windy, rain, snow) which means the person will need to be adequately prepared.

The information in this job description is not a complete inventory of the job’s duties, responsibilities and qualifications. Rather, it gives the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this job title.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• lawn treatment: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Pesticide Applicator’s License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $25 - $28