Lawn Care Specialist

About the role

Lawn Care Specialists provide organic, hybrid, integrated, and all-nutrient lawn care services, as well as seeding and aeration services. As subject matter advisers in all things lawn, they use their expertise to perform soil analysis and control insects, diseases, and unsightly weeds.

In this role, team members work outside on beautiful properties in their community, spending extensive field time diagnosing problems and treating properties. Specialists apply expertise to ensure the health and well-being of each client’s landscape, working independently to choose the proper product or customized blend application for various lawn problems.

This role also provides the opportunity to communicate with clients by providing them with comprehensive information about their lawns. Specialists “own” their territory and take pride in the lawns and properties they care for.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat diseases and/or infestations on client lawns
• Perform soil analysis and apply appropriate treatments
• Provide organic, hybrid, integrated, and all-nutrient lawn care services
• Conduct seeding and aeration services
• Communicate with clients to provide comprehensive lawn care information
• Operate various types of equipment and perform heavy lifting in various weather conditions
• Work autonomously within a designated territory

Requirements

• Degree in Turf, Entomology, Plant Sciences, Horticulture, or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in lawn care maintenance and turf application
• Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator's License(s), or the ability to obtain one
• Valid driver's license (CDL a plus)
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S.
• Desire to work outdoors

Skills

• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and process improvement abilities
• Independence and responsibility to work autonomously
• Ability to operate various types of equipment
• Desire to grow and crave opportunity

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits, including health and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vehicle program
• Matched 401(K)
• Training and development opportunities, with support for continuing education in the industry
• Opportunity to work alongside highly trained and equipped teams with an emphasis on quality and safety
• Collaborative culture with access to experts in the field
• Career advancement opportunities and resources to become a subject matter expert