What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lawn Care Service Technician position at Senske Services?
POSITION SUMMARY: As a Lawn Care Technician you won’t be tied to a desk, you’ll be out and about — mobile and independent. You will take the lead in providing routine service to residential and commercial clients, on route-based assignments, ensuring timely and safe arrival at each location. You’ll become an expert in applying our company products to improve the health of our client's lawns. Our Techs serve as problem solvers for clients by utilizing our in-depth training program to decide on the most efficient and best overall solution for each client's unique needs. Lawn Technicians are trained to identify and alert clients of additional service offerings that provide value to the client, helping with sales to current clients, and expanding our services to new clients.
Experience is great, but we also train people to do what we love. We will teach you everything you need to know to succeed and be the best in your field! You will receive guidance and plenty of support from our talented, super-smart colleagues and leadership team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Working individually or with a crew to provide lawn care and pest services to all properties on assigned route
- Using hand and powered equipment, apply fertilizer, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides for pest and weed control in lawn and ornamentals
- Unload and load equipment at each property, remove loose trash and debris from landscape area prior to servicing area
- Comply with all state and federal regulations, and company policies, procedures, and guidelines including local ordinances
- Keep scheduled appointments with customers, as applicable
- Interact and ask questions of clients if they are present when the job is completed, to determine any client concerns and discuss existing conditions
- Suggest additional services to existing and prospective clients
- Perform thorough inspection and evaluation of client properties
- Properly identify insects, weeds, and fungus conditions, as well as pest harborage areas and conducive conditions, and prescribe corrective measures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess a valid driver's license and have a history of safe driving
- At least 21 years old or older (requirement to drive a company vehicle)
- Committed to safety and use of all the proper PPE the position requires
- Friendly and dedicated to providing great customer service
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work independently and as part of a crew
- Encourage a positive team atmosphere & willingness to help others
WE OFFER:
- Competitive Pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Your job is safe with us. We are a fast-growing company, which means you will have opportunities to advance your career – we promote from within!
- We recognize and reward great work by offering compensation contests (bonuses & gift cards) throughout the year!
- Do you want to work with your friend? We offer a referral bonus!
- Paid training from day 1!
- Company Truck & Equipment
- Affordable health care packages that include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and MORE!
- 401K, 9 Company Paid Holidays, including your birthday off, and PTO
- Team celebrations year-round!
--Senske is an equal opportunity employer
