Applications Technician / Lawn and Tree Spray Technician
About The Position
At Senske Services, we make the neighbors green with envy for our beautiful lawns! Come join a winning team where the grass is always greener on our side, thanks to our Application Techs’ hard work and dedication to transforming customers’ outdoor spaces. Our Application Technicians provide service to residential or commercial client properties in a timely, safe manner, using hand and powered equipment to apply products to treat our customers' lawns. Every day on the job will bring exciting new challenges as you use your specialized skills to perform soil analysis and control insects, diseases, and unsightly weeds. Application Technicians educate homeowners on proper lawn maintenance, advise on lawn, and landscape problems, and determine appropriate solutions for their unique needs. They use expert knowledge to sell/upsell additional services to existing and new customers, resulting in the growth of our clientele. Our Technicians display strong communication skills when providing customers with product / service information and when resolving customer concerns onsite. You will also safely operate both ride-on and push behind aerators. Assist crew leaders and team in providing quality aeration services by running aeration equipment across the lawn to perforate the soil, ensuring a uniform distribution of holes. Adjust the aerator settings (e.g., depth or spacing) based on the soil type, grass type, and the specific needs of the lawn. This position requires heavy lifting of up to 60 lbs. Experience is great, but we also train people to do what we love. We will teach you everything you need to know to succeed! You will receive guidance and plenty of support from our talented, super-smart colleagues and leadership team. Wage Range: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour. The starting wage is determined based on relevant experience. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.
Requirements
- Possess a valid driver's license and have a history of safe driving
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background screening and drug test (THC excluded)
- At least 21 years old or older (requirement to drive a company vehicle)
- Committed to safety and the use of all the proper PPE the job requires
- Friendly and dedicated to great customer service
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, work independently, and work as part of a crew
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions
- Possess Strong Problem-Solving Abilities
- Encourage a Positive Team Atmosphere & Willingness to Help Others
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
Responsibilities
- Provide service to residential or commercial client properties in a timely, safe manner, using hand and powered equipment to apply products to treat our customers' lawns
- Perform soil analysis and control insects, diseases, and unsightly weeds
- Educate homeowners on proper lawn maintenance, advise on lawn, and landscape problems, and determine appropriate solutions for their unique needs
- Sell/upsell additional services to existing and new customers
- Provide customers with product / service information and when resolving customer concerns onsite
- Safely operate both ride-on and push behind aerators
- Assist crew leaders and team in providing quality aeration services by running aeration equipment across the lawn to perforate the soil, ensuring a uniform distribution of holes
- Adjust the aerator settings (e.g., depth or spacing) based on the soil type, grass type, and the specific needs of the lawn
Benefits
- Competitive Hourly Pay
- Opportunities to advance your career
- Commission incentives (10%-15% depending on the service sold)
- Referral bonus
- Great Trucks & Equipment
- Paid training from day 1!
- Affordable health care packages that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Company paid short-term disability and paid life insurance
- 401K with Employer Match
- 9 Company Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation (accrue up to 1 week of paid vacation your first year)
- Paid Sick Leave (accrue up to 1 week of paid sick leave your first year)
- Fun team celebrations year-round!
- Dynamic, Outdoor Work Environment
- Winter Season Work!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
