Lawn Care Technician

DJ's Landscape Management; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in landscape management is seeking a Lawn Care Technician to join their team. This role involves applying fertilizers and treating lawns for pests and diseases, requiring a State of Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator License. The company offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for training and advancement in a rapidly growing environment. If you are passionate about lawn care and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive base pay

Medical Insurance Plans

401(k) plan with company match

Company profit-sharing

Dental / Vision

Paid vacation days

Team Member assistance program

Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• State of Michigan Certified Pesticide Applicator License required.
• 1 year of commercial lawn care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers and treat for weeds, insects, & turf diseases.
• Work independently or with a crew to manage lawns and landscapes.

Skills

Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

Commercial lawn care experience

Basic math skills

Ability to lift 50 pound bags of fertilizer

Flexible attitude

Tools

Ride-on spreader

Smartphone

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Job Title

Lawn Care Technician (Certification Required)

Job Description

Join Michigan’s largest landscape management company as a Lawn Care Technician! Our Lawn Care Technicians are State of Michigan Certified Pesticide Applicators, applying fertilizers as well as treating for weeds, insects, & turf diseases.

Team Member Benefits

• Competitive base pay: $22 - $28+/hr., based on experience
• Snow pay based on experience
• Weekly pay
• Priority Health Medical Insurance Plans
• Outstanding 401(k) plan, with up to 4% company match
• Company profit-sharing
• Dental / Vision
• Paid vacation days
• Team Member assistance program
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
• Best-in-Class ride-on equipment
• Service top tier, commercial customers
• Training, development, & advancement opportunities as part of a rapidly growing company

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Categories 3A, 3B, & 6 mandatory)
• 1 Year of commercial lawn care experience, including operation of ride-on spreader
• Possess a chauffeur's driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one upon hire
• Experience driving a truck w/ trailer
• Basic math skills associated with accurately measuring and mixing pesticides, as well as calibrating spreaders to directed application rates
• Possess a Smartphone and use it to track time and material, as well as navigate to properties
• The capacity to work independently or with a crew
• General working knowledge of proper lawn and landscape management practices, including basic grass, weed, & disease identification
• Flexible attitude open to helping in other areas of the business when needed
• Ability to lift 50 pound bags of fertilizer

Additional Information

DJ's Landscape Management is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, new Team Members are required to pass a pre-employment drug test and participate in random drug tests during their active employment.

DJ's Landscape Management is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.