Lawn Care Tech: Certified Pesticide Applicator (Year-Round)

DJ's Landscape Management; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Snow pay

Compensation incentives

Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits

401(k) plan, with company match

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonus

Performance reviews

Annual boot reimbursement

Annual rain gear reimbursement

Company events

Awards and recognition from peers and

Ongoing training and development

Career advancement

Job summary

DJ's Landscape Management in Michigan is seeking a Lawn Care Technician who is State of Michigan Certified Pesticide Applicator. The role involves applying fertilizers and treating for weeds, insects, and turf diseases year-round, with winter transition to snow and ice management.

The company emphasizes safety, ongoing training, and advancement while offering competitive pay and benefits. A valid pesticide license and mower/spreader experience are required along with the ability to lift up to 50

Qualifications

• Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (3A, 3B, 6) required.
• 1 year of commercial lawn care experience, including ride-on spreader.
• Chauffeur's license or ability to obtain one.
• Experience driving a truck with trailer.
• Basic math for mixing pesticides and calibrating spreaders.
• Smartphone use to track time and materials.
• Able to work independently or with a crew.
• Knowledge of lawn and landscape practices.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers and treat for weeds, insects, and turf diseases.
• Operate equipment and calibrate application rates.
• Maintain safety and follow pesticide regulations.
• Support other areas of the business when needed.

Skills

Math skills

Smartphone use

Independent or crew work

Truck w/ trailer experience

Education

Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (3A, 3B, 6)

Chauffeur's license / ability to obtain one

Tools

Ride-on spreader operation

Job description

DJ's Landscape Management in Michigan is seeking a Lawn Care Technician who is State of Michigan Certified Pesticide Applicator. The role involves applying fertilizers and treating for weeds, insects, and turf diseases year-round, with winter transition to snow and ice management.

The company emphasizes safety, ongoing training, and advancement while offering competitive pay and benefits. A valid pesticide license and mower/spreader experience are required along with the ability to lift up to 50