Vegetation Control Crew Member

DJ's Landscape Management; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Pesticide license training

Snow pay differential

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Performance reviews

Boot reimbursement

Rain gear reimbursement

Company events

Awards and recognition

Ongoing training and development

Career advancement

Job summary

DJ's Landscape Management is seeking a hands-on Vegetation Control Crew member to support a small team maintaining commercial client sites throughout the season. You may hand-pull weeds or use professional spray applications to create an immediate visual impact.

We sponsor licensing training and exam fees, enabling career growth and higher earning potential from the start.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk for long periods.
• Carry backpack sprayer weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Read pesticide labels and measure per label rate.
• Identify common weeds of Minnesota.
• Operate and care for assigned equipment.
• Read map directions from a mobile device or hard copy.
• Desire to work daily at high professionalism, quality, and performance.
• Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals.
• Work outdoors in varied conditions for extended periods.
• Valid license or ability to obtain one.
• Smartphone required.

Responsibilities

• Assist a small team in keeping commercial sites looking sharp all season long.
• Perform weed control tasks including hand-pulling and spray applications.
• Follow safety protocols and directions from crew lead.
• Take advantage of training and license sponsorship to grow professionally.

Skills

Teamwork

Weed ID

Safety awareness

Communication

Reading maps

Smartphone usage

Education

Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Category A & E)

Tools

Sprayer operation

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Lead the charge in outdoor property care. DJ's Landscape Management is looking for a hands-on Vegetation Control Crew member to assist a small team keeping 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: $20 - $26 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 ability to take direction from the crew lead and work as team
• 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.