Lawn Care Technician

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

Lawn Care Technician (Certification Required)

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. This is a year round, full time position that transitions into snow and ice management in the winter.

Team Member Benefits

• Competitive base pay: $24 - $28+/hr., based on experience
• 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 leaders
• Ongoing training and development
• Career advancement

Requirements

• Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Categories 3A, 3B, & 6 mandatory) is required
• 1 year of commercial lawn care experience, including operation of ride-on spreader is required
• 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 Smart phone and use 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

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.

is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.