Lawn Care Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Competitive Compensation – Impressive Benefits – Potential for Growth – Work/Life Balance
Now hiring in Matthews, Charlotte, and Mint Hill areas!

At Killingsworth Environmental, an Anticimex Carolinas company, our goal is to provide you with quality service and treatment options that fit your needs. We are much more than just a Termite & Pest Control Company. We are here to provide you with a comprehensive pest control solution and lawn care services for both residential and commercial applications. Keeping your home, family, and business safe is what we do best in North and South Carolina.

We are looking for our next Lawn Care Treatment Technician. The Service Professional will perform lawn & shrub services for our residential & commercial customers. These services include fertilization, insect & disease control, weed control, aeration, plant health care, etc. Our customers need a problem solver to diagnose and provide solutions for lawn & landscape problems that may occur. We need an experienced professional who has the desire to work outdoors, has proven communication skills with supervisors, employees, and customers, and brings a positive attitude to work each day.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains the overall health and appearance of the customers' lawn & landscape by applying treatments at the proper time and proper rates to deliver the best results.
• Provides professional, prompt, and courteous customer service
• Applies fertilizers and pesticides to lawns according to schedule, safety procedures, and label instructions
• Performs seasonal aeration & overseeding using designated equipment
• Keeps up to date on the company's product and service offerings
• Drives a company vehicle safely to customer's homes and businesses
• Maintains vehicle and equipment through cleanliness, safety, and general maintenance
• Performs daily DOT truck inspections
• Completes required paperwork along with proper communication
• Maintains company phone and any equipment associated with it
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness of facility
• Represents Killingsworth with honesty and integrity
• Maintains a professional appearance
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including excellent interpersonal skills
• Solid problem-solving skills and proven time management
• Able and willing to work in various weather conditions
• Ability to operate lawn application equipment safely & effectively
• Technical proficiency with computers, smart phones, etc.
• You must hold and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Valid driver's license

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Requires 1 -3 years of experience in the lawn/landscape industry

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely operate equipment
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times throughout the workday
• Ability to tolerate a variety of environmental conditions, including but not limited to seasonal weather (extreme heat or cold)
• Subject to exposure to animals and insects being outdoors for much of the day
• You must be able to work in the outside elements, cold, wind, heat, humidity, rain (possibly)

What we offer:

• Competitive wages
• Complete Health Care Package with Employer Contributions
• Free Life Insurance
• 401K with Employer Matching
• 2 Weeks Accrued Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Company Issued iPhone
• Free Uniforms
• Advancement Opportunities for people with the right attitude (we are growing!)
• Paid Training
• Employee referral bonus

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