Lawn Healthcare Specialist

Job description

Position Description: The Lawn Healthcare Applicator must be thoroughly familiar with and/or be willing to be trained in all aspects of lawn care and its applications. To include: safe handling of materials, proper mixing and transporting of materials, First Aid procedures in case of an accident or spillage, proper application of materials, properly diagnosing insect and disease issues, operating all equipment, ordering correct materials, and interfacing with customers, etc. Requires minimal supervision and conducts all work in a safe manner. The Lawn Healthcare Applicator must also attend to and complete all paperwork and administrative requirements related to the job while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Hours: 40-50 hours per week in peak season; Monday - Friday

Experience we're looking for:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Possesses a valid driver's license and must be insurable on company's insurance policy.
• Legal documentation to verify employment eligibility.
• Physically able to handle the work load of a Lawn Care Technician.
• Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
• Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Has proper applicator's licenses and certifications or willing to obtain.
• Able to interact with customers in a professional and courteous manner on a daily basis.

Responsibilities:

• Two years of experience in lawn care or landscaping field preferred but not required. We will train!
• Learns and thoroughly understands all aspects of lawn care as outlined above and in company SOPs.
• Able to operate company equipment: trucks, back pack sprayers, hose reels, motorized spreaders, etc.
• Able to perform all daily preventative maintenance (PM) on company equipment.
• Proficient in or able to learn company software.
• Meets or exceeds company production standards for Lawn Care work.
• Ensures that jobs are kept on schedule and on budget.
• Ensures that all safety procedures are followed and reports any unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Looks for extras and up-sales, and converts them into work orders when appropriate.
• Maintains a clean crew truck at all times.
• Able to fill out and process all necessary job paperwork, purchase orders, and time sheets, etc.
• Able to interact with clients and potential clients in a professional, courteous, and competent manner.
• Able to train a novice lawn care assistant and maintain a high level of morale.
• Thoroughly understands and complies with company policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Able to work with minimal supervision from Lawn & Plant Healthcare Coordinator, but knows when to ask for assistance.

Company Experience:

• Our over 50 years of excellence gives you job security
• National reputation for excellence in the industry, dozens of team awards won
• Promotes ambitious, team-focused landscape experts quickly
• Focuses on continuing education of all employees for the betterment of individuals, team, and thus quality of work

Here's some of what's great about The Pattie Group:

• Forty-five hours of required education every year (industry and non-industry related) - The Pattie Group is always learning
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k program w/ company match
• Profit-Sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company picnics, parties, meetings, staff kickball games, cookouts - The Pattie Group likes to have fun
• A yearly awards banquet to celebrate the year's accomplishments.
• Employee reward system

About The Pattie Group, Inc.:

Since 1968, The Pattie Group, Inc. has provided award-winning and nationally renowned design, installation, and management of breathtaking landscapes and outdoor settings throughout Northeastern Ohio. We are an equal opportunity employer who is always looking to hire highly motivated and driven professionals with a passion for learning and growing both as an individual and as part of our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Experience:

• Horticulture: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person