What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lawn Care Technician position at SPRING-GREEN LAWN, PEST & TREE CARE?
Benefits/Perks
- Sign-on bonus for licensed Pesticide operators/applicators new to our organization.
- Hourly pay rate plus performance bonuses.
- Paid training to obtain the required Pesticide License.
- Competitive benefits include paid holidays.
- Flexible Schedule
- Competitive Compensation
- Career Growth Opportunities
Company Overview
For more than 40 years, Spring-Green has been beautifying America’s neighborhood lawns and landscapes, and we are proud to stand behind our work. We encourage personal and professional growth, which supports our standards of quality, service, professionalism, and value. Join our culture with core values of Customer Focus, Pursuing Common Goals, Family, Integrity, Innovation, and Perseverance.
Job Summary
The Lawn Care Technician (Field Service Professional) is our company's frontline. You will be the customer's “lawn care guy or gal”. Your purpose is to ensure proper lawn applications are applied timely and safely. Our customers' expectations are a green, weed-free lawn and you will be the front runner in helping achieve those outcomes, while also educating the customer on what they should be doing culturally to participate where they can. Educating and communicating is just as important as how the applications are applied. You will become well respected in your knowledge and execution. Understanding the needs of the lawn, tree, and or pest control you will also sell all necessary services they may need. You will do this while being a part of a team and also independently.
Responsibilities
- Develop the knowledge and skills to make appropriate lawn and tree care application services, diagnose lawn and tree problems, be proficient in communicating the selling points of all Spring‐Green Services and effectively communicate the benefits to the customer.
- Provide a high level of service to the customer by performing all service calls and assigned estimates on a priority basis.
- Effectively communicate with the customer in a friendly and professional manner.
- Obtain and maintain all required pesticide licenses, become familiar with product labels and SDS and accurately mix approved lawn or tree materials.
- Perform professional service applications as outlined in your training and in The Spring‐Green Way.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and follow GPS directions to find job site locations.
- Must be at least 18 years old for insurability purposes.
- Must pass a criminal background check, as well as MVR requirements.
- Ability to work Monday through Friday and Saturday as needed.
- Must enjoy working outdoors and be able to work in temperature ranges from thirties to over 90 degrees and in varying weather conditions
- Must be able to lift 50-pound bags of fertilizer, load, unload, push, lift and guide rotary spreader with a total weight of 50-80 pounds and maneuver 400-foot spray hose.
- Ability to follow driving directions and familiarity with assigned service area a plus
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you at least 18 years of age?
- Are you able to lift 50 lbs?
Ability to Commute:
- Hutchinson, KS 67501 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hutchinson, KS 67501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17