Lawn Care Specialist

Default Brand; Town of Southampton (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental

Paid time off

Vehicle program

401(k) matching

Job summary

SavATree seeks a Lawn Care Specialist to diagnose and treat lawns, working outdoors on community properties. You’ll apply organic, hybrid, or all-nutrient blends, perform soil analyses, and manage insect, disease, and weed control with independence and client communication.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of hands-on lawn care, a turf-related degree or equivalent experience, and an applicator license (or ability to obtain one). Salary is competitive with benefits; drivers license required.

Qualifications

• Desire to grow, craves opportunity, loves problem solving and process improvement.
• Ability to operate equipment and work outdoors in varying weather.
• Must have or be able to obtain Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator License(s).
• 1–2 years of hands-on lawn care maintenance and turf application experience.
• Must work autonomously and responsibly with minimal supervision.
• Excellent listening and verbal/written communication to meet client needs.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose lawn problems on client properties and apply treatments as needed.
• Work independently and own territory with proper product choices.
• Explain care options and results to clients to build trust.
• Operate and maintain lawn care equipment and vehicles safely.

Skills

Problem solving

Autonomy

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Education

Degree in Turf, Entomology, Plant Sciences, Horticulture, or equivalent experience

Job description

The Lawn Care 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.

Looking for a place where you can thrive and grow?

The Lawn Care 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 team members have the opportunity to work outside on beautiful properties in their community, spending extensive field time diagnosing problems and treating properties. Lawn Care Specialists apply expertise to ensure the health and well-being of each client’s landscape.

What a day is like:

In this position Lawn Care Specialists use specialized training in diagnosing and treating diseases and/or infestations that are occurring on a client’s lawn. Lawn Care Specialists work independently, allowing team members to choose the proper product or customized blend application to be utilized in treating various lawn problems. This role also provides the opportunity to communicate with clients by providing them with comprehensive information about their lawns. Lawn Care Specialists “own” their territory and will be proud of the lawns and properties they 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
• 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 support continuing education in the industry
• The opportunity to work alongside some of the best trained and equipped teams in the industry, with an emphasis on quality and safety
• We’re collaborative, so team members have the ability to connect and collaborate with people who are 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 knowledge in the field as well as in the company

What is Essential:

• The desire to work outdoors
• Valid driver's license, CDL a plus
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S.

SavATree’s mission is to take our passion for nature and keep this country’s outdoors beautiful and flourishing. Through our comprehensive lawn and tree care, we work hard to make sure our customers have attractive, healthy and cared-for green spaces to enjoy. Over the last thirty years, we have opened new offices across the country, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us.

We want everyone to be able to identify and achieve their own version of success, which means giving each team member the room and opportunity to grow. To ensure that everyone has the best chance to succeed, we invest heavily in training and continuing education. We make it easy for team members to reach out and get the help needed, even when it’s from the other side of the country. This means actively fostering a collaborative culture where we come together to learn from each other and help each other succeed. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where each team member has the resources and opportunities to advance his or her career and become a go-to subject matter expert. That’s why we often say that when you work here, you thrive here. This position pays up to $35/hr depending on years of experience. We also offer benefits and 401K.

SavATree is an equal opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace

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