Lawn and Plant Health Care Specialist
About The Position
NatureWorks is looking for a Lawn & Plant Health Care Specialist to join their growing team. In this role, you will help care for some of the area's premier residential landscapes by monitoring the health of lawns and plants, identifying potential problems, performing treatments, and recommending solutions that keep clients' properties looking and performing their best. The company is building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. NatureWorks is a nationally recognized, award-winning, full-service landscape company based in Walpole, MA, specializing in high-end residential properties. They believe their people are the foundation of their success, and they place a strong emphasis on teamwork, professional development, and creating a positive work environment.
Requirements
- Be dependable, responsible, and able to work independently
- Enjoy working outdoors and take pride in producing high-quality work
- Have an interest in lawns, plants, horticulture, landscaping, or the outdoors
- Be willing and able to learn plant identification, pest identification, application techniques, and proper product use
- Pay attention to details and notice changes or potential problems in a landscape
- Communicate professionally with teammates, managers, and clients
- Be comfortable following detailed safety procedures and application instructions
- Be willing to obtain required licenses or certifications with company support
- Valid driver's license
- DOT Medical Card — Required or ability to obtain
- Standing and walking throughout an 8-hour or longer shift
- Lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Regularly bending, lifting, stretching, twisting, and reaching
- Climbing in and out of trucks, equipment, and trailers throughout the workday
- Working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and throughout the seasons
- Driving a company vehicle to and from assigned worksites
Nice To Haves
- Previous lawn or plant health care experience is a plus
- Experience in lawn care, landscaping, horticulture, plant health care, agriculture, grounds maintenance, or a related field is preferred but not required
- Massachusetts Pesticide License — Preferred; willingness and ability to obtain required
- Hoisting License — Not required unless needed for assigned responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Perform lawn, plant health care, fertilizer, and other approved applications on assigned properties
- Monitor lawns and landscapes for overall health and changing care needs
- Learn to identify common turf, weed, insect, disease, and plant health issues
- Identify opportunities to improve the appearance and performance of clients' landscapes
- Maintain accurate application and service documentation as required
- Follow all company and regulatory safety procedures and participate in field safety training
- Properly use and maintain assigned equipment and safety gear
- Communicate observations, concerns, and opportunities to Account Managers and, when appropriate, directly with clients
- Complete timesheets, work tickets, safety documentation, and other required administrative tasks
- Perform other duties as needed to support the team
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- FSA/HSA
- PerkSpot
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
- Pay Transparency
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
