Lawn Care Technician I (Helotes Branch)

Senske; Helotes, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Advancement opportunities

Referral bonus

Good equipment

Team celebrations

Paid training

Health insurance

401K with match

Holidays

Paid vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Emerald Lawns in Texas is seeking diligent Application Technicians to service residential and commercial properties, using hand and powered equipment to apply lawn products and treat soil, insects, diseases, and weeds. You'll educate homeowners on proper lawn care and tailor solutions to each site’s needs.

Starting wage is $19-$20 per hour, with compensation based on relevant experience. This is an hourly, non-exempt role.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving history.
• Able to pass background screening and drug test.
• At least 21 years old and able to drive a company vehicle.
• Committed to safety and proper PPE usage.
• Friendly with strong customer service mindset.
• Able to work in varied weather and manage multiple tasks.
• Team player with problem-solving skills.
• Willing to upsell additional services where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Service residential or commercial properties using hand and powered equipment.
• Perform soil analysis and treat lawn pests, diseases, and weeds.
• Educate homeowners on proper lawn maintenance and solutions.
• Provide product and service information and resolve on-site concerns.
• Assist in promoting and upselling additional services to clients.

Job description

At Emerald Lawns, we create lawns that make the neighbors green with envy! Join our winning team, where the grass is always greener thanks to the hard work and dedication of our Application Technicians, who transform outdoor spaces into stunning landscapes. While experience is a plus, we’re happy to train passionate individuals who share our love for what we do. You'll receive all the knowledge, guidance, and support you need from our talented and dedicated colleagues and leadership team to thrive and succeed!

Our Application Technicians provide service to residential or commercial client properties in a timely, safe manner, using hand and powered equipment to apply products to treat our customers’ lawns. Every day on the job will bring exciting new challenges as you use your specialized skills to perform soil analysis, control insects, diseases, and unsightly weeds. Application Technicians educate homeowners on proper lawn maintenance, on lawn, and landscape problems, and determine appropriate solutions for their unique needs. They use expert knowledge to sell/upselling additional services to existing and new customers that result in growth of our clientele. Our technicians display strong communication skills when providing customers with product / service information and when resolving customer concerns onsite.

Position wage range: $19 - $20 per hour. Starting wage is determined based on relevant experience. This is a hourly, non-exempt position.

The perks:

• Competitive Hourly Pay – Life is expensive! We believe in paying well.
• Your job is safe with us. We are a fast-growing company, which means you will have opportunities to advance your career – we promote from within!
• We recognize and reward great work!
• Do you want to work with your friend? We offer a referral bonus!
• Great trucks & equipment.
• Fun team celebrations year-round!
• Paid training from day 1.
• Affordable health care packages that include medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

401K with company match, 7 Company Paid Holidays, plus 2 Floating Holidays that you can use for any day you wish, Paid Vacation (accrue 3.33 hours per month – up to a maximum of 1 week of vacation in your first year), plus an additional bucket of sick time!

• Winter season work!

Must Have

• Possess a valid driver’s license and have a history of safe driving.
• Ability to pass a re-employment background screening and drug test (THC excluded).
• At least 21 years old or older (requirement to drive a company vehicle.)
• Committed to safety and use of all the proper PPE the job requires.
• Friendly and dedicated to great customer service.
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, work independently and as part of a team.
• Possess strong problem-solving abilities.
• Encourage a positive team atmosphere and willingness to help others.

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