Jobs · Engineering · Wisconsin

Experienced Lawn Mowing Technician

Lowney's Landscaping Center · Appleton, WI · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time

What You'll Be Doing

  • Deliver exceptional customer service by addressing client needs with professionalism and a positive attitude
  • Utilize expert turf knowledge and proven techniques to ensure optimal turf health, ensuring lush, vibrant lawns
  • Demonstrate plant identification skills and provide knowledge of effective weed management and eradication techniques (bonus if you have expertise in this area!)
  • Work efficiently under time constraints set by the Manager, ensuring projects are completed on schedule without compromising quality
  • Operate all necessary tools and equipment safely and effectively, ensuring high standards for every task
  • Make smart, weather-informed decisions based on current conditions and the season to adapt and adjust tasks as needed
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with both team members and customers, ensuring everyone is on the same page and expectations are met
  • Show initiative in problem-solving and proactively addressing challenges as they arise
  • Prioritize safety and attention to detail in every aspect of the job, ensuring both personal and team well-being
  • Strive for continuous improvement by seeking out new knowledge, techniques, and skills to enhance your performance and the quality of work provided to clients
  • Build long-lasting relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and that they are consistently satisfied with the services provided

What You'll Bring to the Table

  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • A strong work ethic, with a passion for learning and growing in the field
  • A valid Wisconsin Driver's License, with the ability to operate company vehicles safely and responsibly
  • A physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform strenuous tasks as required
  • A positive attitude, self-motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality work with pride and attention to detail
  • The capability to walk long distances while carrying or operating equipment throughout the day
  • An eagerness to learn and apply proper turf management practices and techniques to maintain healthy, thriving landscapes
  • The comfort to work in a variety of weather conditions, from hot sunny days to chilly or rainy environments
  • The ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly to perform tasks like weeding, pruning, and edging
  • The manual dexterity for handling small tools and equipment with precision, ensuring accurate turf care and maintenance
  • The endurance for maintaining a high pace of work, meeting deadlines while ensuring the quality and precision of all tasks
  • The ability to operate power equipment such as lawnmowers, string trimmers, and blowers, requiring hand-eye coordination and physical control
  • The ability to adapt to physical tasks with flexibility, including adjusting to shifts in workload and handling unforeseen challenges
  • The comfort working in a team setting, requiring clear communication and coordination, while also handling physical tasks individually

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., including lawnmowers, equipment, and materials used in landscaping tasks
  • Physical stamina to walk long distances across different terrains, such as lawns and fields, while carrying or operating equipment like mowers and trimmers
  • Capability to perform repetitive motions, such as pushing lawnmowers and using hand tools, throughout the workday
  • Comfort working outdoors in varying weather conditions, from hot, sunny days to cooler or rainy conditions, for long periods
  • The ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly to perform tasks like weeding, pruning, and edging
  • The manual dexterity for handling small tools and equipment with precision, ensuring accurate turf care and maintenance
  • The endurance for maintaining a high pace of work, meeting deadlines while ensuring the quality and precision of all tasks
  • The ability to operate power equipment such as lawnmowers, string trimmers, and blowers, requiring hand-eye coordination and physical control
  • The ability to adapt to physical tasks with flexibility, including adjusting to shifts in workload and handling unforeseen challenges
  • The comfort working in a team setting, requiring clear communication and coordination, while also handling physical tasks individually

What We'll Do for You

  • Competitive pay
  • An excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with company-paid life insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match
  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with company-paid life insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match
  • Investment in your future through comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with company-paid life insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match

About the Role

Landscape Mowing Technician at Lowney's Landscaping Center is a role where you'll take the lead in ensuring turf health and keeping customer properties looking pristine throughout the growing season. You'll get the chance to work on a variety of exciting projects, from weed eradication and shrub/tree pruning to annual and perennial installations, mulch top-dressing, and pond care. Plus, you'll be involved in one-day makeovers, planting procedures, and preventing insects and diseases.

Qualifications

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about outdoor work and have a strong work ethic. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, but not required. Strong physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. are essential. Valid Wisconsin Driver's License is required, and the ability to operate company vehicles safely and responsibly is important. A positive attitude, self-motivation, and commitment to delivering high-quality work with pride and attention to detail are also key qualities we seek.

Schedule

Our schedule is flexible to accommodate your availability and preferences. Please inquire during the application process for more details.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with company-paid life insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match. We also invest in your future through comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with company-paid life insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Pay

Competitive pay is offered for this position. Please inquire during the application process for more details.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lowney's Landscaping Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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