Lawn/Weeding Applicator

The Bruce Company is proud to be a local, family-run landscaping company that’s been in business for 70 years. We are passionate about achieving incredible results for our customers and offer an exciting and collaborative company culture where our employees grow along with our company.

We are currently seeking a Lawn/Weeding Applicator with landscaping and pesticides and fertilizers industry experience to join our Landscape Maintenance department. If you are dedicated to customer success and love the outdoors like we do, we’d like to meet you!

Why Choose The Bruce Company?

• Enjoy work/life balance, weekly pay, and year-round benefits
• Make a difference by beautifying the outdoor environment!
• Work on some of the largest and most prestigious projects in Dane County!
• Establish and develop your career with Southern Wisconsin’s leader in landscaping!

What You Will Be Doing

The Lawn/Weeding Applicator is responsible for applying pesticides and fertilizers to turf and ornamental plant beds in order to control pests and maintain a beautiful landscape for our customers.

• Pesticide & Fertilizer Application: Apply pesticide treatments and fertilizers to ornamental beds and turf areas using both motorized and non-motorized equipment in accordance with regulations.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform minor mechanical cleaning and fluid checks on pesticide application equipment as needed.
• Job Reporting: Accurately report job completion and progress to the supervisor.
• Record Keeping & Compliance: Complete pesticide application records and post required signage per company policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Equipment Calibration: Work with a supervisor to calibrate spreaders and sprayers to ensure accurate application rates.
• Troubleshooting & Communication: Identify and resolve issues while maintaining clear communication with supervisors, customers, and coworkers as needed.
• Safety Compliance: Strictly adhere to safety guidelines, ensuring the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• General Landscape Maintenance: Assist with planting, flower care, pruning, mowing, edging, mulching, and general site cleanup as needed.
• Team Training & Development: Provide training and guidance to co-workers to improve skill levels and efficiency.
• Professionalism & Customer Engagement: Uphold a quality company image, fostering repeat business and customer satisfaction.
• Snow Removal Support: Assist with snow removal operations during the winter months as business demands.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned by crew leader, supervisor, or manager.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Outdoor Work Environment: Majority of work is performed outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.
• Weather Exposure: Regular exposure to rain, snow, heat, and cold, requiring appropriate protective gear.
• Chemical Handling: Potential exposure to chemicals and fertilizers, requiring adherence to safety protocols.
• Noise Levels: Work environment has a moderate noise level; hearing protection is required when operating certain equipment.
• Physical Demands: Occasionally required to carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

What Skills Do You Need?

• Driver’s License: Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Certification Requirement: Ability to obtain a Category 3.0 Turf and Landscape Certification within 30 days of employment.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with trees, shrubs, and landscape products is helpful but not required.
• Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Schedule

• Peak Season Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM (40-55 hours per week) from April to November. Saturday hours as needed.
• Employment Type: Full-time Seasonal position.
• Overtime: Occasional overtime may be required based on workload.
• Winter Hours: Vary between December and March, primarily based on snow removal needs

Other Benefits

The Bruce Company offers a competitive hourly pay, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefits, and more coupled with a challenging and team-oriented work environment to help you succeed in your career.

Join our team of outdoor living experts and experience for yourself why many of our employees have chosen to make their life-long careers at The Bruce Company. Visit us at www.brucecompany.com to learn more.

The Bruce Company is proud to be an Affirmative-Action Equal Opportunity Employer.