Lawn Technician

JP McHale Pest Management • Buchanan, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lawn Technician will provide their individual expertise to lawn pest management services to homeowners and businesses. The Lawn Technician will be hired to fertilize and provide our premier lawn care services. The Lawn Technician is proactive in solving customer pest problems in a friendly and professional manner, provides constructive and accurate feedback to customers, suggests additional company services to customers when appropriate, takes advantage of opportunities to exceed client expectations, and delivers pest management services in accordance with company policy and governmental requirements.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the Tree or Lawn Care industry, products, services, and treatments a plus
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledgeable about company’s products and services, and customer-related policies.
• Strong communications skills.
• Organizational skills, ability to multitask.
• Strong problem solving and solution identification.
• Ability to collaborate with all departments and employees within the organization.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a self-directed conditions after a training period.
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Computer literate, ability to use smart phones (apps and emailing)
• Utilize protective safety equipment as required
• Possess a valid NYS driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Reaching with hands and arms, climbing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, etc.
• Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 - 60 pounds and heavier weights with the proper equipment.
• Employees work outdoors and are exposed to pesticides, dust, mechanical hazards, and moving objects or other vehicles.
• May be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, and inclement weather conditions.
• May be exposed to allergens, such as mold, dust, pets, pollen, etc.
• The ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S
• A criminal background check will be conducted as well as drug screen – four panel.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Tree or Lawn Care industry, products, services, and treatments a plus

Responsibilities

• Organize and run route in the most efficient manner.
• Maintain and apply appropriate skill in expected area(s) of expertise; follow company policies and procedures.
• Submit paperwork accurately, thoroughly and on time.
• Communicate effectively (verbal/written) in a timely manner with peers, clients, and management.
• Operate company vehicle safely and maintain vehicle to comply with DOT guidelines.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Prescription drug program
• 401(k) Savings Plans (Traditional & Roth with employer match)
• Life insurance, 100% company paid (with options to buy up)
• Long and short-term disability, Accidental, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Plan
• convenient direct paycheck deposit
• weekly pay
• Team Member reward and recognition program
• Eight (8) paid holidays.
• Paid time off eligibility begins the first day of employment.
• Team Member reward and recognition program
• Employee would be eligible for company bonus programs.
• Opportunities to participate in community events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED