Turf / Plant Health Care Applicator

Premier Landscape Contractors Inc in; Crete (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning company is looking for a dedicated Turf / Plant Health Care Applicator to enhance their team. In this role, you'll manage lawn and plant health services, applying fertilizers and pesticides while ensuring compliance with state regulations. This position offers year-round employment with opportunities for growth into management roles. Join a forward-thinking firm that values quality service and employee development, providing a supportive environment for your career advancement. Embrace a role where your contributions directly impact the health and beauty of landscapes in your community.

Benefits

Health Insurance Benefits

Paid Holidays

401k Match

Weekly Pay

Year-round Employment

Long-term Career Paths

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Manage lawn care services and plant health care programs.
• Hold necessary licenses for turf applications.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers and pesticides to turf and plants.
• Inspect properties for pests and maintain records.

Skills

Lawn Care Services

Fertilizer Application

Pest Inspection

Licensing/Certification Management

Education

High School Diploma

Certification in Turf Management

Tools

Spreader

Sprayer

Company-issued Phone

Job description

Turf / Plant Health Care Applicator (Maintenance)

Premier Service, an award-winning company, is seeking a Turf / Plant Health Care Applicator to join our team. We offer competitive compensation packages including:

• Health Insurance Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Match
• Weekly Pay
• Year-round Employment
• Long-term Career Paths
• Growth Opportunities - Develop into an Operations Manager!

Job Summary:

The primary responsibilities of the Turf / Plant Health Care Applicator include managing lawn/turf services and plant/tree health care. This involves developing and implementing turf and plant health care programs with up-to-date certifications/licenses for proper application of fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, etc.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provide quality lawn care services to our clients.
2. Apply fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides to commercial and residential turf, shrubs, trees, and annuals/perennials.
3. Effectively route work orders and complete tasks efficiently.
4. Perform daily truck inspections and report issues.
5. Load and mix products correctly for applications.
6. Calibrate spreaders and sprayers to ensure correct application rates.
7. Assist with maintaining yard inventory of plants, trees, and shrubs.
8. Inspect properties for pests or diseases and report findings.
9. Hold necessary licenses/certifications to meet state regulations for turf application.
10. Maintain records of chemical applications.
11. Use company-issued phone to record daily tasks, communicate with management, and ensure compliance with DOA and DOT regulations.