JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Mowing and Lawn Care Manager, Lawn Care Technicians perform various functions to keep customer both residential and commercial lawns looking beautiful.
The major duties, tasks, and responsibilities for the Lawn Care Technician job description are shown below:
- Ensure that landscape quality is not reduced and the lawn is monitored
- Perform Integrated Pest Management (IPM) using chemical, organic, or manual controls
- Work with and report to the supervisor to review the day’s work with a direct foreman
- Ensure inventory procedures are followed
- Be open to receiving training for field needs, technique, equipment, etc.
- Run smooth operations, punctuality, safety, and quality control
- Deliver work according to the contract specifications
- Execute gardens and lawns maintenance, and periodic clean-ups
- Perform all duties of operations, which include trimming, mowing, edging, etc.
- Ensure proper use of ergonomic practices, personal protective and safety equipment
- Attend to concerns or questions with clients by forwarding them to the foreman
- Communicate customer opportunities immediately with the account representatives
- Loading/unloading materials and equipment
- Clean and wash dirty equipment and return to the storage location
- Report broken or damaged equipment to management immediately
- Fill equipment, mowers, lorry, and can with fuel and fuel additive in preparation for the next day’s work
- Follow the company’s manual strictly.
- Any other work outlined in the scope of Lawn Care
- Assist with snow removal and tree cleanup during winter months.
- This is a Full-time position, all year round.
- Schedule: 10-hour shift, Monday thru Thursday, with occasional Fridays. Hours may vary.
- Starting Salary: $18.00/hour
This is to ensure that anyone that is eventually hired for the Lawn Care Technician position will be able to effectively perform the work description that will be handed to them, including carrying out the company’s objective, purpose, and obligations for the role.
- Ability to provide high-quality customer service
- Should be able to follow directions and process/procedures
- Must be a highly motivated and fast learner
- Should be able to lift 60+ lbs consistently
- Strong ability to pay attention to detail
- Should be able to keep composure while working
- Should be available to work a varied schedule (Saturdays included) no matter the weather
- Should be able to stoop, stand, and bend for 10+ hours a day
- Must have a current valid driver’s license
- Should possess excellent and good driving record
- Should have reliable transportation
- Ability to read and understand, and write English, including maps and diagrams.
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Company Paid Life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan