Fertilization Technician

Serene Landscape Group; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Serene Landscape Group in Michigan is seeking a Fertilization Technician to service residential and commercial clients, applying fertilizers and related products to lawns and ornamentals. You will drive a company vehicle, maintain accurate records, and diagnose turf issues, working independently within a professional team.

This role emphasizes safety, product handling, and precise mixing per label instructions, with opportunities to grow within our growing lawn care business.

Qualifications

• Experience in lawn care or a related field.
• Knowledge of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Physical ability to operate equipment and perform manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Drive a company vehicle on an independent route daily.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides to lawns, shrubs, and plant material according to label instructions.
• Maintain accurate records on paper and digital copies.
• Identify and diagnose turf and ornamental issues, reporting findings to account managers.
• Prepare and mix products following label instructions and product specifications.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the vehicle and equipment.
• Utilize equipment such as z-spray, hand spreaders, and other tools as needed.

Skills

Lawn care experience

Independent work

Detail oriented

Physical stamina

Record-keeping

Tools

Z-spray

Hand spreaders

Job description

Join our team as a Fertilization Technician and contribute to maintaining beautiful, healthy landscapes. Our company is dedicated to providing top-notch lawn care services, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. As a Fertilization Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our clients' lawns and plants thrive. This position offers the opportunity to work independently while being part of a supportive and professional team.

• Drive a company vehicle, with or without a trailer, on an independent route daily.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides to lawns, shrubs, and plant material according to industry standards, label instructions, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records through both paper and digital copies.
• Identify and diagnose turf and ornamental issues, reporting findings to account managers.
• Prepare and mix products following label instructions and product specifications.
• Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the vehicle and equipment.
• Utilize equipment such as z-spray, hand spreaders, and other tools as needed.

• Experience in lawn care or a related field.
• Knowledge of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Physical ability to operate equipment and perform manual labor.