Turf Technician

Coldwater Landscapes; Washington Park (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Coldwater Landscapes is seeking a Turf Tech to maintain a weekly route of customers, mix and apply fertilizers and pesticides, and communicate issues to customers and the production team.

The role requires attention to safety, ability to work with landscape equipment, and readiness to obtain pesticide licenses as needed. Local travel on a daily basis is expected in Muscle Shoals area.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of spray tech experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Proven organization, time management, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of vehicles and landscaping equipment.
• Ability to obtain Pesticide specialty licenses or permits as needed.
• Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks.
• Must be able to read and understand standard Pesticide Labeling and perform proper procedures for mixing.

Responsibilities

• Accurately handle, mix, and apply pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides.
• Review daily routes to ensure proper materials and tools are on the truck and acknowledge special instructions for specific properties.
• Conducts pre-trip truck inspections daily.
• Observe and identify major turf types and ornamental pests/formulate safe and effective remedies.
• Safely operates general landscape equipment.
• Provides excellent customer service when interacting with customers.
• Knowledge of all services offered to enhance upsell opportunities.
• Always maintain proper environmental and public safety practices.
• Understands and follows all related pesticide safety protocols including wearing proper PPE as required.
• Maintain the Chemical Storage area in a clean and organized manner.
• Daily Communication with the Production Manager regarding concerns or pest problems
• Attend and participate in crew and department general and safety meetings.
• Assist with seasonal tasks such as annual flower installation and enhancements.

Skills

Spray tech experience

Driver's license

Organizational skills

Landscape equipment knowledge

Pesticide licenses/permits

Bees/poison ivy awareness

Pesticide labeling comprehension

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 101 Ford Street - Muscle Shoals, AL 35661Position Summary

The Turf Tech is responsible for maintaining a weekly route of customers, accurately mixing, and applying fertilizers and pesticides to the customers’ lawns or landscapes. This role is also responsible for identifying any issues, providing excellent communication, and assisting in the resolution of any customer issues or concerns.

Responsibilities

This work may include but is not limited to:

• Accurately handle, mix, and apply pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides
• Review daily routes to ensure proper materials and tools are on the truck and acknowledge special instructions for specific properties.
• Conducts pre-trip truck inspections daily.
• Observe and identify major turf types and ornamental pests/formulate safe and effective remedies.
• Safely operates general landscape equipment.
• Provides excellent customer service when interacting with customers.
• Knowledge of all services offered to enhance upsell opportunities.
• Always maintain proper environmental and public safety practices.
• Understands and follows all related pesticide safety protocols including wearing proper PPE as required.
• Maintain the Chemical Storage area in a clean and organized manner.
• Daily Communication with the Production Manager regarding concerns or pest problems
• Attend and participate in crew and department general and safety meetings.
• Assist with seasonal tasks such as annual flower installation and enhancements.

Environment

This position requires the ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, climb, and kneel and the ability to lift up to 80 pounds daily. This position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions. Physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt are present due to the equipment. This position routinely uses heavy machinery and lawn tools. This position requires local, day travel.

Disclaimer

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of this job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required. Coldwater Landscapes, LLC. reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, including assigning or reassigning job duties or eliminating this position at any time.

QualificationsQualifications

The following education, skills, and experience are required for this role:

• 1+ years of spray tech experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Proven organization, time management, and communication skills
• Knowledge of vehicles and landscaping equipment
• Ability to obtain Pesticide specialty licenses or permits as needed.
• Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks.
• Must be able to read and understand standard Pesticide Labeling and perform proper procedures for mixing.