Fertilization Technician

Job Description

Job Description

REC Lawns is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Fertilization Technician to join our team. This role is responsible for applying fertilizers, weed control, and pest management treatments to residential and commercial properties while delivering excellent customer service.

Along with the Fertilization Technician duties, you will have Crew Leader duties that include managing and working with your team, overseeing the daily operation of services, and operating vehicles and equipment in a safe manor. The Crew Leader provides quality services and performs the indicated activities that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations. All employees require a friendly, customer-focused attitude and must always conduct themselves in a professional manner. All REC Lawns’ employees must follow safe and proper use of the equipment and must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). REC Lawns has a drug and alcohol-free work environment. 

Key Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pest control treatments according to company standards and safety regulations. 
• Diagnose lawn and soil conditions and recommend appropriate treatments.
• Operate and maintain application equipment and vehicles.
• Keep accurate service records and complete required documentation. 
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding services and recommendations. 
• Follow all local, state, and federal environmental guidelines. 
• Represent REC Lawns in a professional manner with a high level of integrity.
• Safely drive a truck and landscape trailer.
• Being timely, organized, while being able to plan and prioritize work.
• Decision making and problem solving.
• Provide and receive information with Clients, Managers and Co-workers by telephone, email, and in-person.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Document Information – Capture information received from customers and record time in and out at each job site.
• Be able to use a tablet day to day for schedule and routing purposes.
• Communicate with clients regarding questions about their services or additional service options.
• Repair and maintain equipment – Service (sharpening blades and changing oil), repair, tune, and test equipment to be sure that they operate properly.
• Perform daily preparation of equipment to include:
• Loading and unloading all equipment and tools on vehicles.
• Refueling all equipment with gas.
• Securing all equipment safely in trailers and trucks.
• Perform end of the day duties to include:
• Completing timesheets of team members.
• Report inventory needs and any equipment repairs.
• Review days activities and preparation for next day.
• Unload equipment and material; clean and store properly.
• Clean out the trucks & trailers and prepare them for next day.

Must have experience with these services:

• Mowing and edging of turf.
• Mulching, aerating, seeding, weeding, and trimming.
• Pruning and installation of trees, shrubs, hedges, and plants.
• Leaf and debris removal.
• Gutter Cleaning.
• Snow and ice removal from parking lots, driveways, and walkways.
• Safely operate powered equipment and hand tools such as:
• Mowers (walk behinds, zero turns, push mowers, etc.)
• Blowers/ Edgers/ String trimmers
• Aerators
• Hedge trimmers, clippers & pruning saws
• Shovels/ Rakes/ Saws
• Sprayers/ Spreaders/ Snow blowers

  Qualifications

• Previous lawn care or landscaping experience preferred (but not required) 
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record 
• Ability to obtain or maintain applicable pesticide/fertilizer applicator license 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently 
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions 

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of turf management and plant health care 
• Experience with commercial application equipment 
• Customer service experience 

Compensation & Benefits  

• Training and certification assistance 
• Opportunities for advancement 
• Overtime Opportunities
• Flexible Pay Schedules
• Sign on Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus