Exterior Technician/Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Driver/Exterior Technician

Exterior Landscaping

Primary Responsibilities & Duties:

• Request plant replacements
• Install and maintain high-end properties
• Ensure all accounts meet our high-level standards of upkeep and aesthetic appeal
• Drive the crew from the warehouse to the job site and back each day
• Working knowledge of application, prevention & control of fertilizers, weeds, diseases & pests
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Deadhead annual blooms
• Prune and trim hedges using tools such as shovels, rakes, shears, or chain saws
• Care for established lawns by mowing, weeding, aerating, trimming, and edging
• Ensure plant containers are clean and in good condition
• Working knowledge of irrigation systems a plus but not required
• Water lawns, trees, plants, and blooms with hoses, watering cans, or sprinkler systems
• Ensure all areas are litter free
• Ensure pedestrian safety when working at account sites
• Complete & turn in necessary paperwork on time and correctly

Skill areas:

• Strong communication skills; desire and passion to interact with customers and provide premium service
• Strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to multi-task
• Strong time management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work within teams and help support a positive team environment

Education/Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or coursework preferred
• Must be able to display reasonable reading comprehension and writing ability
• Experience in a customer focused environment preferred
• Working knowledge of horticulture
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Ability to speak fluent English; Spanish a plus
• Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record . DOT card preferred (CDL NOT required)
• Able to drive box trucks, vans, and pull trailers
• Ability to pass any background checks as required by state or local laws or per customer