Lawn Care Technician

Virginia Green•Sterling, VA

About The Position

Position Summary The Service Leader is responsible for providing Lawn care, aeration and seed, tree and shrub care and other services sold by Virginia Green. They make timely lawn and landscape applications using hand and powered equipment to apply fertilizer, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Primary Responsibilities Lawn Care/Tree and Shrub Primary Essential duties: 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 Service Leader will maintain the company vehicles and equipment per guidelines. Assist with training new service leaders Assist with maintaining and cleaning facility and grounds May be required to work outside of normal schedule, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as it may be necessary to fulfill the duties or the needs of the business. Maintain a neat and clean appearance as outlined in the associate handbook and follow PPE and safety regulations and work in a safe manner. Aeration and Seeding Crew Leader Essential duties: Aerate and seed lawns in accordance with Virginia Green procedures Manager crew and safely transport Aeration and Seeding crew and equipment to job sites Ensures all work is done in a neat and efficient manner Final inspections of lawn to ensure all work was performed correctly, completely, property is tidy and there is not damage

Requirements

Must obtain a VDACS Registered Technician certificate within 30 days of date of hire.
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.
Driving record must pass insurability test
Be able to drive long distances or an eight to nine-hour shift
Must be 20 years of age or older
Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent
0-2 years of related experience in a customer service environment
Position involves, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, pushing, lifting, carrying, and moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Walk long distances in all weather conditions

Nice To Haves

Previous lawn care experience preferred
Able to analyze situations and determine appropriate resolution

Responsibilities

Provide Lawn care, aeration and seed, tree and shrub care and other services
Make timely lawn and landscape applications using hand and powered equipment to apply fertilizer, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides
Work 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
Maintain the company vehicles and equipment per guidelines
Assist with training new service leaders
Assist with maintaining and cleaning facility and grounds
Aerate and seed lawns in accordance with Virginia Green procedures
Manager crew and safely transport Aeration and Seeding crew and equipment to job sites
Ensures all work is done in a neat and efficient manner
Final inspections of lawn to ensure all work was performed correctly, completely, property is tidy and there is not damage