Responsibilities/Duties
- Use ride-on equipment and customized spray equipment to apply fertilizers an pesticides to lawns/landscapes according to label instructions, safety procedures and schedule.
- Drive company vehicle to client's location, make "schedules" applications and document services provided using mobile device. Interact with clients on site, via email and/or pone as needed.
- Use mobile device to take pictures and document any concerns or requests for manager to follow-up on client properties.
- Promptly respond (within 24 - 48 hours) to client questions or requests for additional services.
- Load vehicle for daily scheduled work using app on mobile device
- Notify supervisor of any problems with vehicle, equipment or scheduled work in a timely manner
- Keep work vehicle/work areas clean and organized
- Other duties as assigned
Key Performance Metrics
- Perform work safely, efficiently, and correctly.
- Arrive on time, complete scheduled work, communicate problems or concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Professionally communicate information that is easily understood regarding turf care needs to the client, either verbally or in written form.
- Take ownership of the role and make it your own.
Success Behaviors
- Energetic self-starter and demonstrates initiative
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills that reflect ownership of self and other team members
- Excellent time management skills
- Keen eye for detail
- Results and action oriented
- Effective problem solving skills
- Performs and demands excellent quality in work
- Service and teamwork oriented
- Customer centered and focused
- Focus on learning and self development
- Technically competent and skilled
- Requirements
Minimum Qualifications & Educational Requirements
- 1-2 years related industry experience
- NC Pesticide License (strongly preferred) (Paid training will be provided to the right candidate)
- Turfgrass degree or certificate preferred, but not required. (Paid training will be provided to the right candidate)
- Knowledge of spraying/spreading equipment
- Ability to read and understand a pesticide label
- Ability to calculate rates and amounts of products needed to complete work.
- Minimum 1 year of experience making liquid and granular application to turfgrass/ornamental landscapes
- Ability to maintain and personify our core values - positive attitude, customer first, professionalism, dedicated, and have a desire to succeed.
- Knowledge of computer applications.
- Must be able to perform physical labor for prolonged periods of time in a wide range of climatic conditions including extremes of heat and cold.
- Must be able to lift and carry objects 50 to 90 pounds.
- Must have a current driver’s license and clean driving record
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
