Fertilizer/Turf Care Technician

Tennant Landscape Solutions Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Performance bonus

Steady work

Advancement opportunities

Team-focused environment

Job summary

Tennant Landscape Solutions Inc. is seeking a Fertilizer & Turf Care Technician to join our field team. You will complete chemical application routes, operate fertilizer equipment, and provide excellent customer service while diagnosing turf conditions.

Requirements include Category 3 certification, a valid driver’s license, and comfort with tablets for logging work. This role offers steady work and opportunities for advancement in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Category 3 chemical applicator certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Experience operating chemical application equipment is required.
• Comfortable using tablets or mobile devices to log work.
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation are required.
• Ability to work independently in field conditions is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete chemical application routes efficiently and on schedule.
• Operate fertilizer buggy, tanks, and sprayers safely and effectively.
• Use tablet devices to clock in/out and log materials accurately.
• Provide responsive and professional customer service during all site visits.
• Diagnose site and turf conditions to adjust applications appropriately.

Skills

Category 3 cert

Driver's license

Chemical application experience

Tablet/mobile logging

Customer service

Field independence

Tools

Sprayers

Tablet devices

Job description

Job Title: Fertilizer & Turf Care Technician
Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Overview: We are seeking a dependable Chemical Technician with Category 3 certification to join our team in a field application role. The ideal candidate will efficiently complete chemical application routes, provide excellent customer service, and accurately diagnose plant, tree, and turf conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete chemical application routes efficiently and on schedule

• Operate fertilizer buggy, tanks, and sprayers safely and effectively

• Use tablet devices to clock in/out and log materials accurately

• Provide responsive and professional customer service during all site visits

• Diagnose site and turf conditions to adjust applications appropriately

Qualifications & Skills:

• Category 3 chemical applicator certification required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Proven experience operating chemical application equipment
• Comfortable using tablets or mobile devices for work tracking
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation
• Ability to work independently in field conditions
• Fertilizer & Turf Care Technician - Starting at $23/hr and UP , depending on experience. Licensed technicians earn top pay. If you’re detail-oriented and take pride in turf health, this is a strong long-term career opportunity.
• Preferred: Missouri pesticide license (or ability to obtain).
• What we offer: Competitive pay-with overtime, performance bonus, steady work, advancement opportunities, and a team-focused environment.
• Fertilizer/Turf Care Technician
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