Lead Turf Care Spray Technician

Ground Force; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Company-provided equipment

Training and advancement opportunities

Consistent local work

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ground Force, a locally owned turf care and vegetation management company in Monroe, GA, seeks an experienced Lead Turf Care Spray Technician to join our team. This role requires 2+ years of hands-on turf care, mastery of fertilizer and pesticide applications, and proven leadership to mentor technicians in safe, effective practices across residential and commercial clients.

You will oversee application quality, safety, equipment maintenance, accurate records, and professional communication with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional turf care experience.
• Experience with professional fertilizer and pesticide applications.
• Knowledge of common turf weeds, insects, diseases, and turf health issues.
• Ability to safely handle and apply turf care products.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Dependable and able to work independently.
• Comfortable working outdoors in Georgia weather.
• Ability to lead and work effectively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional turf care applications, including fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and other turf products.
• Identify common turf weeds, insects, diseases, and turf health issues.
• Follow established turf treatment programs and application schedules.
• Properly mix, load, transport, and apply products according to label requirements.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain spray equipment.
• Inspect turf and identify potential problems.
• Maintain accurate application and service records.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding turf conditions and treatments.
• Lead and train turf technicians in proper application techniques and safety procedures.
• Ensure routes and services are completed efficiently and to company standards.
• Perform routine equipment checks and report or address mechanical issues.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly functioning equipment.
• Follow all company safety procedures and Georgia pesticide regulations.

Skills

Turf care knowledge

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Customer communication

Independent worker

Tools

Spray equipment

Pesticide application tools

Job description

Pest Force (DBA Ground Force) | Monroe, GA

Ground Force is a growing, locally owned company based in Monroe, Georgia, specializing in professionalturf care and vegetation management services.

We are looking for anexperienced Lead Turf Care Spray Technicianto join our team. This position is for someone who has 2+ years of hands-on turf care experience, understands proper chemical applications, and is ready to take on a leadership role in the field.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional turf care applications, including fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and other turf products
• Identify common turf weeds, insects, diseases, and turf health issues
• Follow established turf treatment programs and application schedules
• Properly mix, load, transport, and apply products according to label requirements
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain spray equipment
• Inspect turf and identify potential problems
• Maintain accurate application and service records
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding turf conditions and treatments
• Lead and train turf technicians in proper application techniques and safety procedures
• Ensure routes and services are completed efficiently and to company standards
• Perform routine equipment checks and report or address mechanical issues
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly functioning equipment
• Follow all company safety procedures and Georgia pesticide regulations

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of professional turf care experience
• Experience with professional fertilizer and pesticide applications
• Knowledge of common turf weeds, insects, diseases, and turf health issues
• Ability to safely handle and apply turf care products
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Dependable and able to work independently
• Comfortable working outdoors in Georgia weather
• Ability to lead and work effectively with a team

A Plus:

• Mechanically inclined and comfortable troubleshooting equipment
• Experience maintaining spray rigs, pumps, spreaders, and other turf care equipment
• Previous lead technician or supervisory experience
• Experience with residential and commercial turf programs
• Experience with Bermuda, Zoysia, Centipede, and other warm-season grasses

The Lead Technician will set the standard forquality, safety, and professionalismin the field. You will work alongside other technicians, help train team members, troubleshoot turf issues, and ensure applications are performed correctly.

We are looking for someone whoknows turf, takes pride in their work, can diagnose problems, and isn\'t afraid to get their hands dirty.Mechanical ability and the ability to troubleshoot equipment are a major plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Company-provided equipment
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Consistent local work
• Opportunity to grow with a locally owned company

Job Type:Full-time

Schedule:Monday–Friday, typically 8:00 AM–4:00 PM