Lawn Care Technician

Spring-Green Lawn Care of Pasco, WA; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Hourly rate up to $35/hour

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation after 1 year

Job summary

Spring-Green Lawn Care is seeking a Lawn Care Technician (Field Service Professional) to be the front line for customers. You will ensure proper lawn, tree, and pest applications are applied timely and safely, while educating customers on best practices and participating in selling additional services.

You must have a valid driver1 license, be able to work outdoors in varying weather, and lift heavy loads as part of duties. Flexible scheduling and local travel are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver1 license and good driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather and temperatures.
• Willingness to work Monday through Friday and Saturdays as required.
• Strong safety practices for pesticide applications and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform lawn, tree, and pest control applications as trained.
• Provide timely service calls and estimates while maintaining high customer service.
• Educate customers on proper lawn care practices and Spring-Green services.
• Obtain and maintain necessary pesticide licenses and follow product labels and SDS.
• Work as part of a team or independently to fulfill service requests.

Skills

Valid driver1 license

Outdoor work

Customer service

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Weekend availability

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Company car
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Benefits/Perks

• Hourly rate up to $35.00 per hour (based on license endorsements and experience)
• Paid holidays, sick leave, vacation after 1 year

Company Overview

For more than 40 years, Spring-Green has been beautifying America’s neighborhood lawns and landscapes, and we are proud to stand behind our work.

We encourage personal and professional growth, which supports our standards of quality, service, professionalism, and value.

Join our culture with core values of Customer Focus, Pursuing Common Goals, Family, Integrity, Innovation, and Perseverance.

Job Summary

The Lawn Care Technician (Field Service Professional) is our company's frontline. You will be the customer's “lawn care guy or gal”. Your purpose is to ensure proper lawn, tree, and pest applications are applied timely and safely. Our customers' expectations are a green weed‑free lawn and you will be the front runner in helping achieve those outcomes. While also educating the customer on what they should be doing culturally to participate where they can.

Educating and communicating is just as important as how the applications are applied. You will become well respected in your knowledge and execution. Understanding the needs of the lawn, tree, and or pest control you will also sell all necessary services they may need. You will do this while being a part of a team and also independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop the knowledge and skills to make appropriate lawn and tree care application services, diagnose lawn and tree problems, properly perform sales estimates, be proficient in communicating the selling points of all Spring‐Green Services and effectively communicate the benefits to the customer.
• Provide a high level of service to the customer by performing all service calls and assigned estimates on a priority basis
• Effectively communicate with the customer in a friendly and professional manner.
• Obtain and maintain all required pesticide licenses, become familiar with product labels and SDS and accurately mix approved lawn or tree materials.
• Perform professional service applications as outlined in your training and in The Spring‐Green Way.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and follow GPS directions to find job site locations.
• Must be at least 18 years old for insurability purposes.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday and Saturday as required
• Must enjoy working outdoors and be able to work in temperature ranges from teens to over 90 degrees and in varying weather conditions
• Must be able to lift 50-pound bags of fertilizer, load, unload, push, lift and guide rotary spreader with a total weight of 80-100 pounds and maneuver 400-foot spray hose.
• Ability to follow driving directions and familiarity with assigned service area a plus