Aeration Specialist

About the Role

As an Aeration Specialist, you’ll be the reason our customers boast about their thick, green, lush lawns. You’ll provide organic, hybrid, integrated, and all-nutrient lawn care services, including seeding and aeration. As a subject matter expert, you’ll perform soil analysis, control insects, diseases, and weeds, and work outside on beautiful properties in your community. This role involves diagnosing problems, treating properties, and ensuring the health of each client’s landscape.

You’ll work independently, choosing the proper products or customized blends for treating various lawn issues. You’ll also communicate with clients, providing them with comprehensive information about their lawns and "owning" your territory.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat diseases and infestations on client lawns using specialized training.
• Apply expertise to select and apply proper products or customized blends for lawn care.
• Perform soil analysis and control insects, diseases, and weeds.
• Communicate with clients to provide detailed information about lawn health and care.
• Operate various types of equipment and perform heavy lifting in diverse weather conditions.
• Work autonomously within your assigned territory.

Requirements

• A degree in Turf, Entomology, Plant Sciences, Horticulture, or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in lawn care maintenance and turf application.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Appropriate Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator’s License(s), or the ability to obtain one.

Skills

• Desire to grow and crave opportunity.
• Strong problem-solving and process improvement skills.
• Ability to work independently and autonomously.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health and dental insurance.
• Paid time off and a matched 401(K) retirement plan.
• Vehicle program for work-related travel.
• Extensive training and development opportunities, with support for continuing education in the industry.
• Collaborative culture with access to experts in the field.
• Opportunities for career advancement and knowledge growth within the company.