Job description

Lawn Care Technician Job Description:

Lawn Care Technicians maintain outdoor areas for commercial and private residences under the direction of the supervisor/owners. They will often perform a variety of physical job functions outdoors following the specifications of the contract and/or sales slip such as but not limited to the following: spring/fall cleanups, mowing lawns, trimming around plants, weed whacking, pulling weeds, and possible fertilizing/spraying (if licensed). Assistance may be needed at times with landscaping or in the garden center. As a result, he/she may find themselves occasionally digging holes, hauling and/or spreading topsoil/mulch/stone, laying pavers/rock, pruning, digging, scraping, fertilizing, weeding, watering trees/plants, loading/unloading trucks, putting stock away and hanging/un-hanging shade coverings. Lifting, pushing/pulling of 45+ pounds should be anticipated at times.

Depending on skill level, he/she may be required to use different equipment essential for the completion of the job at hand ranging from simple hand tools and small equipment likes rakes, shovels, pruners, spreaders, mowers, and string trimmers to more complicated motorized vehicles such as driving a truck and trailer. An active chemical applicator license may be required if needed for chemical spraying (successful completion of class and hours spent in class are reimbursable expenses). He/she should be knowledgeable about lawn care, detailed oriented, prompt, fast and efficient, willing to work with others as well being able to self-supervise oneself. Technicians will be expected to dress professional and to always be courteous towards customers.

Lawn Care Technicians will often provide customers with varying services each week therefore, documentation in a service logbook will be required before and after each service is rendered and prior to leaving the location. This documentation will aid in creating the customers invoice at months end. During weekly visits, he/she should report any concerns or complaints by a customer, directly to the owners.

Safe operation of equipment is a must and care should be taken while working as to not damage a client’s property. We believe that every lawn when finished, should look like a finely manicured carpet and done in a neat, clean, and professional manner each and every time.

If rain during the week has caused a delay in cutting, he/she may be required to work some OT/weekend hours to finish those contracted accounts. There are times throughout the season when lawncare is put on hold. Such occurrences are often due to drought or too much rainfall in too short of period. Until lawn mowing resumes, the Lawncare Technician should be prepared to assist his/her co-workers performing various landscaping and/or garden center duties.

Job Related Tasks and Physical Requirements for Position:

· Arrive to work on time prepared for the day dressed in weather/job appropriate clothing and footwear, bringing adequate water for hydration, a cooler/ice packs for lunch, sunblock/bug spray for protection.

· Each morning, communicate with the Owner regarding changes in job schedule (if any.)

· Help with the loading/unloading of equipment needed for the jobs after clocking in and before clocking out each day.

· Carry out each job-related task as specified by the contract/sales slip or as assigned by the owner, in a professional but time efficient manner.

· Provide complete documentation of services rendered each time, per customer, in the daily logbook.

· At times, assist landscapers and/or garden center workers doing tasks as needed.

· Gather and dispose of litter at the jobsite and/or nursery.

· Daily physical responsibilities related to the job may include but not to exclude the following: Weeding, raking, mowing, trimming, pushing/pulling mowers/carts, reaching, bending, and kneeling, cleaning equipment and sharpening blades.

· Occasional physical movements may include but not limited to the following: Watering, mulching, pruning, digging, hauling, spreading, shoveling, planting, lifting 45+lbs of plants/trees/rock, and/or pushing/pulling wheelbarrows/tree carts loaded with mulch/topsoil/gravel/rock and/or big ball & burlap trees, digging, spreading of mulch/stone/topsoil/seed/fertilizer and straw, loading/unloading trucks of material.

· Physically handle working outdoors all day, in all weather conditions.

· Lawncare Technicians processing years’ experience may be asked to supervise a small crew or sent individually to complete smaller jobs.

Skill Set and Education Requirements for Position:

· Ability to operate at times in a stressful and fast-paced environment.

· Possess critical thinking skills for logic and reasoning that can identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

· Have excellent communication and listening skills.

· Carry out extreme professionalism while on a jobsite.

· Treat co-workers, superiors, and customers with respect regardless of the situation.

· Drive different vehicles such as work trucks and trailers (preferred but not required.)

· Use hand small hand tools and equipment such as: shovels, wheelbarrows, forks, rakes, pruning shears, saws, hedge/brush trimmers, string trimmer, stand up mowers, riding mowers and push mowers.

· Previous experience in the lawn care industry (preferred but not required.)

· A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance will be required throughout the duration of employment. (Students may be exempt from this requirement)

**The Lawncare Technicians Tier I & Tier II position can be either Full Time and/or Part Time seasonal starting approximately the first Monday in April (weather depending; students start after school year ends) – November 30th (or when the need for extra help ceases; or lawn care/landscape projects have been completed for year; or students return to school.) Due to weather unpredictability, the number of hours per week can not be guaranteed. At the end of the lawncare season, the positions hired for will dissolve. The need for lawn care help will vary from year to year. If there are employment opportunities that will become available for the new season, the employer will reach out to previous employees. Previous employment does not automatically guarantee re-hire or re-hire to the same position and pay. Tier III Technicians work year-round however, during off season hours will become on-call for snow plowing.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. I the signee, understand that the employer reserves the right to change these duties from time to time as business needs require and this is not considered all inclusive. By signing below, I the signee, have read and understand the responsibilities and skillsets to perform this position with or without reasonable accommodation and understand that my signature only signifies my receipt of these responsibilities and skillsets and is not considered a contractual document of employment. All employees hired by Heritage Hill Nursery, Inc. are employed “at will.” This means that an employee’s employment relationship is for an indefinite period and can be terminated by either the employee or the Employer at any time.

**Heritage Hill Nursery, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

There are three tiers to this FT position. Tiers range in amount of hours per week and length of time the position is open for.

Tier one -Seasonal - June – Aug – averages 36+ per wk – 12 wks. per year

Tier two - Seasonal - April-November - FT averages 36+ hrs per wk - 34 wks. per year

Tier three Year-round hours vary –April-Nov - averages 36+ hrs per wk - 34 wks. per year

December - averages 20+ hrs per wk - 4 wks. per year

Jan-March - on call for snow plowing - averages 85 hrs
total per year

Up to $25 per hour

FT/PT/On Call

Paid Training

Competitive Rates

PTO after one year

Simple Savings Investment 3% match for qualifying individuals

Employee Discount

Advancement Opportunities

Bonus Pay

Paid Holidays – Memorial Day, Independence Day & Labor Day

Referral Program

OT Opportunities

Company Apparel

Annual Uniform Allowance after one year

Work Outdoors

Small Family Environment 7:30 – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday Schedule – certain positions may require

weekend hrs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience driving a truck and trailer?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Grounds Maintenance & Landscaping Managers & Supervisors: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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