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)

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