Vegetation Control Technician

D.J.'s Lawn Service, Inc.; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonus

Performance reviews

Company events

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

DJ's Landscape Management in Wixom, MI is seeking a Vegetation Control Technician to manage vegetation control for our commercial clients and maintain landscapes to the highest standards year-round.

This position requires Core and Category 6 certification, the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions, and the capacity to operate and maintain equipment. Winter duties include snow and ice management.

Qualifications

• Certification in Core and Category 6 is required.
• Ability to walk long periods outdoors.
• Read pesticide labels accurately and measure per label rate.
• Operate and care for assigned equipment.
• Strong attention to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage vegetation control for commercial clients.
• Maintain landscapes to the highest standards.
• Work year-round, transitioning to snow and ice management in winter.
• Operate and maintain turf care equipment as needed.
• Read pesticide labels and measure pesticides per label rate.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Reading maps

Physical endurance

Education

Core & Category 6 Certification

Tools

Backpack sprayer

Driver's license

Job description

We make it a point and a priority to promote within. We believe in rewarding superior performance and honoring our loyal team members who show commitment, perseverance and tenacity.

Location: Wixom, MI

Job Id:3286

# of Openings:1

We are seeking a Vegetation Control Technician to join our team. This role involves managing vegetation control for our commercial clients, ensuring landscapes are maintained to the highest standards. The ideal candidate must be certified in Core and Category 6 (Right-of-Way and Weed Control) to perform weed spraying duties effectively and safely. This is a year round, full time position that transitions into snow and ice management in the winter.

• Competitive base pay: $24 - $28+ per hour, based on experience
• Snow pay
• Compensation Incentives
• 401(k) plan, with company match
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral bonus
• Performance reviews
• Company events
• Awards and recognition from peers and leaders
• Ongoing training and development

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 or with a lawn care crew
• The ability to identify common weeds of Michigan
• 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.
• Certification in Core and Category 6 (Right-of-Way and Weed Control) is required
• A valid Michigan chauffeur’s 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Smartphone required

DJ's Landscape Managementis a drug-free workplace.As a condition of employment, new Team Members are required to pass a pre-employment drug test and participate inrandom drug tests during their active employment.
DJ's Landscape Managementis an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis ofqualification, 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.

People ARE our culture. Without our magnificent team members, DJ’s Landscape Management would not be here at all. We train, educate, promote and ensure our team members have all the tools necessary to succeed in life. From Day 1, we have nothing but the utmost respect for the people that choose to join us. Afterall, they chose the best team there is …