Vegetation Control Crew Lead

DJ's Landscape Management; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensing sponsorship

Snow pay differential

401(k) plan with match

Employee Assistance Program

Boot reimbursement

Rain gear reimbursement

Company events

Ongoing training and development

Career advancement

Job summary

DJ's Landscape Management seeks a hands-on Vegetation Control Crew Lead to direct a small team on commercial sites through the season. You may hand-pull weeds or perform professional spray applications, with licensing training covered by us.

We sponsor your training, materials, and exam fees, supporting career growth and higher earning potential from day one. Join a drug-free, equal opportunity workplace with ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Willingness to lead a small crew on outdoor sites.
• Ability to identify common Minnesota weeds.
• Must pass licensing training (sponsorship provided).
• Able to operate and maintain equipment.
• Strong safety awareness and PPE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct a small crew to maintain commercial sites and seasonal properties.
• Oversee weed control and pesticide applications with attention to safety.
• Ensure quality workmanship and professionalism on each site.

Skills

Team leadership

Weed identification

Pesticide application

Outdoor endurance

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Tools

Sprayer operation

Map reading on device

Job description

Lead the charge in outdoor property care. DJ’s Landscape Management is looking for a hands-on Vegetation Control Crew Lead to direct a small team and keep our commercial client sites looking sharp all season long. Whether you're hand-pulling stubborn weeds or utilizing professional spray applications, your work makes an immediate visual impact. Already licensed? Awesome. Not licensed yet? We've got you covered. We fully sponsor your training, materials, and exam fees, setting you up for career growth and higher earning potential right out of the gate.

Team Member Benefits

• Competitive base pay: $22 - $28 per hour, based on experience
• The opportunity to earn a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Category A & E) with all expenses covered
• Snow pay differential
• 401(k) plan, with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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

• The ability to walk for long periods of time
• Able to carry a backpack sprayer weighing up to 50 pounds
• The capacity to work independently and lead a small crew
• The ability to identify common weeds of Minnesota
• The ability to operate and care for assigned equipment
• Skill in reading map directions from a mobile device or hard copy
• Desire to work daily at the highest level of professionalism, quality, and performance
• Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals
• Ability to bend, squat, and lift for long periods of time
• Able to work outdoors in a wide variety of conditions for an extended period of time.
• A valid license or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to read pesticide labels and accurately measure pesticides according to label rate.
• Strong attention to detail and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Smartphone required

DJ's Landscape Management is a drug-free workplace.

DJ's Landscape Management 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.