Lawn & Pest/Small Engine Maintenance Technician

Spring-Green Lawn Care•Bloomington, MN

3d•$25 - $30

About The Position

For more than 40 years, Spring-Green has been beautifying America’s neighborhood lawns and landscapes, and we are proud to stand behind our work. We encourage personal and professional growth, which supports our standards of quality, service, professionalism, and value. Join our culture with core values of Customer Focus, Pursuing Common Goals, Family, Integrity, Innovation, and Perseverance. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the diagnostic, repair, and preventative maintenance of our diverse fleet of small engine equipment (lawnmowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.) For generations, Spring-Green has been beautifying neighborhood lawns and landscapes and enriching lives in the communities we serve. As your locally owned and operated neighborhood lawn care professionals, we take our community and environmental responsibilities seriously. We embrace the industry’s best practices to provide tailored lawn, pest and tree service recommendations that meet the specific needs of our customers, while delivering the highest quality of service. Spring-Green Lawn Care Corp. is the franchisor of the Spring-Green® franchised system. Each Spring-Green® franchised business is independently-owned and operated by an independent franchisee performing services. If you are offered, and accept, a position with a Spring-Green® franchisee, you are employed by that franchisee, and NOT by Spring-Green Lawn Care Corp., nor any of its parents or affiliates. The hiring franchisee is solely responsible for all of its employment decisions including hiring, termination, discipline, compensation and benefits. Neither Spring-Green Lawn Care Corp. nor any of its parents and affiliates have any input or involvement in such matters. Any questions about posted positions or the hiring process must be directed to the Spring-Green® franchisee posting the position.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-3 years of professional experience
Must have small engine experience and willing to learn the lawn and pest control business
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Must be at least 18 years old for insurability purposes.
Ability to work Monday through Friday and some Saturdays as required
Must enjoy working on lawn equipment and small engines
Must be able to lift 50-pound bags of fertilizer, load, unload, push, lift and guide rotary spreader along with using a machine to spread fertilizer and spray weed control
Ability to follow driving directions and familiarity with assigned service area a plus
Ability to read and interpret repair manuals
Have the ability to work independently without direct supervision on tasks related to the equipment listed in the key responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Added bonus if have prior lawn and pest experience

Responsibilities

Small Engine Equipment Maintenance
Perform routine maintenance, diagnosis, and repair 4-stroke small engines (e.g., walk-behind aerators, stand on aerators, ride on lawn and fertilizer equipment).
Troubleshoot electrical systems, hydraulics, and mechanical failures on lawncare equipment.
Conduct seasonal preparation and storage for all small equipment and trailers.
Develop the knowledge and skills to make appropriate lawn and tree care application services, diagnose lawn and tree problems, communicate the selling points of all Spring‐Green Services and effectively communicate the benefits to the customer.
Provide a high level of service to the customer by performing all service calls and assigned estimates on a priority basis.
Effectively communicate with the customer in a friendly and professional manner.
Obtain and maintain all required pesticide licenses, become familiar with product labels and SDS and accurately mix approved lawn or tree materials.
Perform professional service applications as outlined in your training and in The Spring‐Green Way.