What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Technician position at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company?
Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!!
The hourly rate for this position at Scotts/Hawthorne will generally fall between $16.00 - 17.00 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts/Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.
The Scotts MiracleGro Company in Marysville Ohio is seeking qualified/motivated individuals to join our Corporate Services Team as a Grounds Maintenance Technician.
What you’ll do in this role:
This position is for a person to support our Landscape Services Crew while developing their own skills at our World Headquarters and R&D grounds located in Marysville Ohio.
This position will have the opportunity to learn skills and implement them while maintaining high quality grounds maintenance standards in the following areas:
Irrigation
Priority lawns and landscapes
R&D lawns, plots, beds and other research areas
Interior plantscapes
Aquatic ponds and streams
Control product application
Equipment repair and maintenance
Typical tasks include but are not limited to:
Irrigation systems
Daily service and repairs
Operation and troubleshooting
Coordination with research associate’s needs,
Help with programming irrigation controllers.
Priority lawns and landscapes
Mowing, edging & trimming
Foliage/plant care
Tree & shrub removal
R&D lawns, plots, beds, and all other research areas
Mowing and trimming
Irrigation Scheduling
Interior plantscapes
Assist in maintaining indoor plants throughout multiple buildings on site
Prune, water and change out plants
Aquatic ponds and streams
Maintain waterways for general cleanliness, drainage and irrigation usage
Control product application
Perform periodic applications of control products including Fungicides, Insecticides, Herbicides and Fertilizer
Practice required safety protocols when handling, applying and storing control products.
Perform required ODA record keeping of all applications.
Equipment care and maintenance.
Perform daily maintenance checks and safety verifications on equipment in use
What you’ll learn to be successful:
Prioritizing, collaboration, and problem solving
Managing multiple tasks and becoming detail oriented
Communication skills – being clear, concise, timely
Accountability – learn to work in a self-managed environment
Relationship Building – learn to work with fellow associates
Innovative – opportunity to bring forth new ideas and improved ways to help improve the way the department functions.
Education & Experience
Working towards High School Graduate, Vocational or Degree in Turf/Landscape/Agriculture Technologies or similar
Prefer a minimum 2 years experience working in landscape, irrigation, golf course, lawn care, agriculture or similar
ODA Licensed Pesticide Applicator – we can help you work towards getting a license
What we do for you (just to list a few cool ones):
Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.
EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Notification to Agencies:
Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.
The hourly rate for this position at Scotts/Hawthorne will generally fall between $16.00 - 17.00 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts/Hawthorne will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.
The Scotts MiracleGro Company in Marysville Ohio is seeking qualified/motivated individuals to join our Corporate Services Team as a Grounds Maintenance Technician.
What you’ll do in this role:
This position is for a person to support our Landscape Services Crew while developing their own skills at our World Headquarters and R&D grounds located in Marysville Ohio.
This position will have the opportunity to learn skills and implement them while maintaining high quality grounds maintenance standards in the following areas:
Irrigation
Priority lawns and landscapes
R&D lawns, plots, beds and other research areas
Interior plantscapes
Aquatic ponds and streams
Control product application
Equipment repair and maintenance
Typical tasks include but are not limited to:
Irrigation systems
Daily service and repairs
Operation and troubleshooting
Coordination with research associate’s needs,
Help with programming irrigation controllers.
Priority lawns and landscapes
Mowing, edging & trimming
Foliage/plant care
Tree & shrub removal
R&D lawns, plots, beds, and all other research areas
Mowing and trimming
Irrigation Scheduling
Interior plantscapes
Assist in maintaining indoor plants throughout multiple buildings on site
Prune, water and change out plants
Aquatic ponds and streams
Maintain waterways for general cleanliness, drainage and irrigation usage
Control product application
Perform periodic applications of control products including Fungicides, Insecticides, Herbicides and Fertilizer
Practice required safety protocols when handling, applying and storing control products.
Perform required ODA record keeping of all applications.
Equipment care and maintenance.
Perform daily maintenance checks and safety verifications on equipment in use
What you’ll learn to be successful:
Prioritizing, collaboration, and problem solving
Managing multiple tasks and becoming detail oriented
Communication skills – being clear, concise, timely
Accountability – learn to work in a self-managed environment
Relationship Building – learn to work with fellow associates
Innovative – opportunity to bring forth new ideas and improved ways to help improve the way the department functions.
Education & Experience
Working towards High School Graduate, Vocational or Degree in Turf/Landscape/Agriculture Technologies or similar
Prefer a minimum 2 years experience working in landscape, irrigation, golf course, lawn care, agriculture or similar
ODA Licensed Pesticide Applicator – we can help you work towards getting a license
What we do for you (just to list a few cool ones):
- Offer extremely competitive benefits including Health, Dental and Vision coverage.
- 401K match (up to 7.5%). No waiting period on vesting or match.
- Discounted stock purchasing program (15% discount).
- 13 paid holidays and a generous vacation policy.
- Onsite wellness center which includes: 24,000 sq. ft. fitness center, Walgreens pharmacy and Doctor’s office
- Nutrition reimbursement program (up to $200 per associate and per spouse)
- Beautiful campus and corporate offices designed like a log cabin
- Our commitment to diversity and inclusion includes employee resource groups: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employee Network, Scotts Veterans Network, GroPride Network, Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), TREE (Together Respecting, Empowering, and Encouraging Families) and Scotts Young Professionals
Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.
EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Notification to Agencies:
Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.
Salary : $16 - $17
