Lawn Care Techinican

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