Lawn Technician

NOZZLE NOLEN INC•Lake Worth, FL

11d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Nozzle Nolen is hiring a Lawn and Ornamental Spray Technician to maintain customers’ lawns and landscapes. The technician applies treatments to control pests and provide nutritional support to lawns, shrubs, and trees, while delivering customer service and representing the company. The position includes training, support from managers and trainers, and access to tools and materials needed for the work. The role is full-time and offers benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to drive a truck and trailer.
Clean driving record for the past two years.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly with customers by phone or in person.
Ability to apply pesticides in accordance with regulations and to read, understand, and follow chemical label instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with a diverse population.
Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly, crawl through attics, use a ladder to access roofs, and inspect crawl spaces.
Skill in using tools and equipment necessary for the work, including an iPad and termite rods.
Physical stamina and ability to tolerate seasonal weather, damp locations, dusty locations, and other environmental conditions.
Technological proficiency, including use of smart devices.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in lawn and ornamental care, including identifying the root cause of problems.
Experience using lawn equipment such as a Gator or Z-sprayer.

Responsibilities

Apply pesticides to lawns, plants, and trees as needed.
Perform re-treatments of clients’ lawns.
Water and monitor the growth of greenery.
Apply fertilizers as needed.
Assist with pest control.
Extract and dispose of invasive plants and weeds.
Sell new accounts.
Educate clients about proper sanitation and storage practices, and advise them on sanitation needs as part of pest-control programs.
Work with supervisors on sanitation and pest elimination.
Collaborate with the sales department to resolve client service and pricing problems.
Collaborate with the quality control department on training or pest problems when needed.
Schedule new accounts into existing routes.
Complete designated route work within the assigned month.
Attend monthly branch training meetings.
Use OSHA-mandated personal protective and respiratory equipment.
Assist co-workers as needed.
Complete Nozzle Nolen orientation and training, any required state certification or licensing process after on-the-job training, and additional training assigned by a supervisor or Human Resources.