Aeration Specialist

About the Role

As an Aeration Specialist at SavATree, you will maintain and enhance outdoor spaces, ensuring landscapes are healthy, visually appealing, and environmentally sustainable. You’ll apply your expertise to preserve and improve client properties while delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Perform lawn aeration, fertilization, and pest control services
• Maintain lawns, shrubs, trees, and flower beds
li>Remove debris and keep work areas clean and safe
• Operate hand tools, small and large equipment, skid steers, and loaders
• Communicate with clients and coworkers to ensure project needs are met
• Adhere to safety protocols and equipment operation standards

Requirements

• 1–2 years of hands-on experience in lawn care or landscape maintenance
• Knowledge of plants, trees, shrubs, and turf care
• Ability to operate landscape equipment safely and effectively
• Strong communication skills for interacting with clients and team members
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• A degree in Turf, Entomology, Plant Sciences, Horticulture, or equivalent experience is preferred
• Horticulture/Arboriculture Trade Certification is a plus

Physical Requirements

This role requires frequent standing, kneeling, walking, pulling, reaching, stooping, and bending. You may work on uneven turf, in all weather conditions, and around mechanical and electrical hazards. You must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout a shift and work flexible hours, including occasional weekends.

About SavATree

SavATree was founded 45 years ago with a mission to preserve trees threatened by the gypsy moth epidemic. Since then, we’ve grown into a nationwide leader in tree, shrub, and lawn care services. Unlike companies that focus on removal, our work is rooted in preservation and care. We invest heavily in training and continuing education, fostering a collaborative culture where team members help each other succeed. SavATree provides the resources and opportunities for employees to grow their careers and become subject matter experts.

Pay

$20-22/hr

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) savings plan
• Flexible Spending Plan

SavATree is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.