Lawn Care Technician

Virginia Green; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Green is seeking a Lawn Care Technician responsible for providing essential lawn care services, including aeration, seeding, and pest control applications. The role involves using powered equipment, customer interaction, and compliance with regulations. Applicants must possess strong communication skills, a valid driver's license, and be available from August to October.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to navigate a truck and trailer.
• Minimum of 0-2 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide lawn care, aeration and seeding, and apply fertilizers and insecticides.
• Conduct inspections and communicate with customers about service concerns.
• Manage route and document services using mobile technology.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Position Summary

The Service Leader is responsible for providing Lawn care, aeration and seed, tree and shrub care and other services sold by Virginia Green. They make timely lawn and landscape applications using hand and powered equipment to apply fertilizer, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides.

Job Details

Description

Position Summary

The Service Leader is responsible for providing Lawn care, aeration and seed, tree and shrub care and other services sold by Virginia Green. They make timely lawn and landscape applications using hand and powered equipment to apply fertilizer, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides.

Primary Responsibilities

Lawn Care/Tree and Shrub Primary Essential duties:

• Working individually or with a crew to provide services to all properties on assigned route. Using hand and powered equipment, apply fertilizer, fungicides, herbicides, and aeration and seeding for pest and week control in lawns
• Comply with all state and federal regulations, company policies and procedures and guidelines for Virginia Green and Virginia Department of Agricultural services.
• Manage route generated by Routing Efficiency Manager by using our Mobile device management.
• Perform thorough inspection and evaluations of customer properties; solve service issues by communicating agronomic advice to customers
• Interact with customers if present to determine any concerns and existing conditions. Sell additional services to existing and prospective customers
• Conduct final inspection of lawn to ensure all work was performed correctly, completely, and granular products are blown off hard surfaces
• Document services using mobile technology accurately and legibly
• Service Leader will maintain the company vehicles and equipment per guidelines.
• Assist with training new service leaders
• Assist with maintaining and cleaning facility and grounds
• May be required to work outside of normal schedule, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as it may be necessary to fulfill the duties or the needs of the business.
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance as outlined in the associate handbook and follow PPE and safety regulations and work in a safe manner.
  
  

Aeration And Seeding Crew Leader Essential Duties

• Aerate and seed lawns in accordance with Virginia Green procedures
• Manager crew and safely transport Aeration and Seeding crew and equipment to job sites
• Ensures all work is done in a neat and efficient manner
• Final inspections of lawn to ensure all work was performed correctly, completely, property is tidy and there is not damage
  
  

Required Qualifications / Attributes

• Must obtain a VDACS Registered Technician certificate within 30 days of date of hire. Training provided and fees paid by Virginia Green.
• Be able to navigate a truck and trailer
• Must be available to work from August to end of October
• Be able to work between the hours of 6:30 am- 5:30 pm (or until the job is finished)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Operate company vehicle in compliance with federal, state, local laws, and company policy. Maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Follow proper safety protocols while working with equipment. Driving record must pass insurability test
• Be able to drive long distances or an eight to nine-hour shift
• Must be 18 years of age or older
  
  

Education And Experience

• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent
• 0-2 years of related experience in a customer service environment
• Previous lawn care experience preferred
• Able to analyze situations and determine appropriate resolution
• Minimum Physical Requirements
• Position involves, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, pushing, lifting, carrying, and moving objects up to 50 pounds. Walk long distances in all weather conditions
• Virginia Green is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Consumer Services

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