Aeration Specialist

SavATree Careers; Medfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Vehicle program

401(K) match

Job summary

SavATree Careers is seeking an Aeration Specialist in Medfield, Massachusetts, to provide integrated lawn care services, including seeding and aeration. In this role, you'll work outdoors, diagnosing and treating various lawn issues while communicating with clients to ensure their lawn health.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Turf, Entomology, or similar fields and 1-2 years of experience in lawn care. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and 401(K).

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in lawn care maintenance and turf application.
• Valid driver's license, CDL is a plus.
• Ability to obtain appropriate Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator's License.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing problems and treating properties while working outdoors.
• Using specialized training to treat diseases and infestations on client lawns.
• Providing clients with comprehensive information about their lawns.

Skills

Problem solving

Heavy lifting ability

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Turf, Entomology, Plant Sciences, Horticulture

Job description

Looking for a place where you can thrive and grow?

The Aeration Specialist team are the reason our customers brag about their thick, green, lush lawns. Specialists provide organic, hybrid, integrated, and all-nutrient lawn care services, as well as seeding and aeration services. As subject matter advisers in all things lawn, they use their expertise to perform soil analysis, and control insects, diseases, and unsightly weeds.

In this role you will have the opportunity to work outside on beautiful properties in your community, spending extensive field time diagnosing problems and treating properties. You’ll apply your expertise to ensure the health and well‑being of each client’s landscape.

What a day is like:

In this position you will be using your specialized training in diagnosing and treating diseases and/or infestations that are occurring on a client’s lawn. You’ll be able to work independently, allowing you to choose the proper product or customized blend application to be utilized in treating various lawn problems. This role will also give you the opportunity to communicate with clients by providing them with comprehensive information about their lawns. You’ll “own” your territory and will be proud of the lawns and properties you care for.

What kind of person are we looking for? Someone with:

• A desire to grow, craves opportunity, loves problem solving and process improvement
• The ability to run various types of equipment, who enjoys heavy lifting in various weather conditions
• A Degree in Turf, Entomology, Plant Sciences, Horticulture, or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years of hands on experience in lawn care maintenance and turf application
• The responsibility and independence to work autonomously
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills to understand and meet client needs
• Valid driver's license, CDL a plus
• The appropriate Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator's License(s), or the ability to obtain one

Why you might love working here:

• We have lots of training and development opportunities and will support your continuing education in the industry
• You’ll work alongside some of the best trained and equipped teams in the industry, with an emphasis on quality and safety
• We’re collaborative, so you’ll have the ability to connect and collaborate with people in experts in the field
• We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including health and dental, paid time off, vehicle program, and a matched 401(K)
• The opportunity to advance your knowledge in the field as well as in the company

This role pays $22-$25 an hour based on experience.

SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace.