Lawn Care Technician

TURF SHIELD INC; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Turf Shield seeks a dedicated Lawn Technician to join our team, providing high-quality lawn care for residential and commercial customers.

The ideal candidate will work with spray rigs, aerators, and hand tools, maintaining landscapes while building strong customer relationships and adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Prior lawn care or outdoor service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of horticulture and turf care advantageous.
• Valid driver's license required to operate company vehicles.
• Detail oriented with strong problem solving and customer care.

Responsibilities

• Perform lawn fertilization, weed control, fungicide applications, aeration, overseeding.
• Operate spray truck and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Provide fertilization and disease/insect control for trees and shrubs.
• Follow safety protocols during all operations.
• Maintain equipment and perform routine calibration.
• Communicate effectively with customers and team.
• Collaborate with team to complete projects on time with high quality.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Mechanical knowledge

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Tools

Spray rig

Spray truck

Aerator

Hand tools

Small engines

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Lawn Technician to join our team! The role involves providing high quality lawn care, and related services to both residential and commercial customers. The ideal candidate will have a passion for outdoor work, possess mechanical knowledge, and be committed to building customer relationships and maintaining beautiful and healthy landscapes. This position offers an opportunity to work with a variety of tools including a spray rig, aerators, and hand tools, contributing to the enhancement of outdoor spaces through professional applications.

Responsibilities:

• Perform lawn fertilization, weed control, fungicide applications, aeration, overseeding, etc to ensure healthy turf and aesthetic appeal.
• Operate a spray truck, power tools, and landscaping equipment such as aerators safely and efficiently
• Provide fertilization, disease control, and insect control to ornamental trees and shrubs
• Ensure safety protocols are followed during all operations
• Perform routine equipment maintenance to ensure longevity and proper functioning/calibration
• Communicate effectively with customers
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects on time while maintaining high standards of quality.

Experience:

• Prior experience in Lawn Care, maintenance, or related outdoor service roles is preferred
• Knowledge of horticulture principles and turf care is advantageous
• Familiarity with the use of hand tools, spray trucks, and small engines is deisrable
• Valid drivers license is required to operate company vehicles and/or trailers

This position requires a motivated individual with a strong work ethic who enjoys working outside in various conditions. Candidates should be detail oriented with excellent problem solving skills, customer care, and a commitment to safety standards in all tasks.

Company Description

Turf Shield is a family-owned and operated business. Our company began out of a passion to do something good in the community where we were born and raised. Our goal is to combing excellent customer service with quality lawn care to provide our customers with the best lawns in the area.