Lawn Care Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Working individually or with a crew to provide services to all properties on assigned route.
• Using hand and powered equipment, apply fertilizer, fungicides, herbicides, and aeration and seeding for pest and weed control in lawns.
• Comply with all state and federal regulations, company policies and procedures and guidelines for Virginia Green and Virginia Department of Agricultural Services.
• Manage route generated by Routing Efficiency Manager by using our Mobile device management.
• Perform thorough inspection and evaluations of customer properties; solve service issues by communicating agronomic advice to customers.
• Interact with customers if present to determine any concerns and existing conditions.
• Sell additional services to existing and prospective customers.
• Conduct final inspection of lawn to ensure all work was performed correctly, completely, and granular products are blown off hard surfaces.
• Document services using mobile technology accurately and legibly.

Required Qualifications / Attributes

• Must obtain a VDACS Registered Technician certificate within 30 days of date of hire. Training provided and fees paid by Virginia Green.
• Be able to navigate a truck and trailer.
• Must be available to work from August to end of October.
• Be able to work between the hours of 6:30 am- 5:30 pm (or until the job is finished).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Operate company vehicle in compliance with federal, state, local laws, and company policy. Maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Follow proper safety protocols while working with equipment.
• Must be 20 years of age or older, 21 years of age for DOT, and have 3 years of driving experience (any vehicle).

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Position involves, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, pushing, lifting, carrying, and moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Walk long distances in all weather conditions.