Lawncare IPM Technician

Bland Landscaping Company•Wilmington, NC

3d•$800 - $1,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lawn Care & IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Technician is a hands-on, specialized role within our Commercial Grounds Management division. This position is responsible for executing precise chemical and fertilizer applications, diagnosing pest and turfgrass anomalies, and managing administrative and regulatory compliance for our coastal North Carolina commercial portfolio. Under the direction of the Production Manager, you will ensure elite turf health and environmental safety throughout the Greater Wilmington region.

Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record.
Ability to obtain and maintain a North Carolina Pesticide Applicator License.
Proficiency in diagnosing and treating common turfgrass pests, diseases, and weeds.
Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles and practices.
Familiarity with warm-season turfgrasses (Bermuda, Zoysia, Centipede, and St. Augustine).
Experience operating company vehicles and application equipment.
Strong record-keeping and administrative skills.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Experience in commercial grounds management.
Knowledge of coastal ornamental plantings.
Familiarity with NCDA&CS regulations.
Experience with company software for tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities

Maintain strict environmental and public safety practices, ensuring zero drift and protecting local coastal waterways and storm systems.
Oversee the chemical storage area, ensuring exact inventory control, proper SDS logging, and organized, secure containment.
Maintain daily communication with the Production Manager and the Branch Manager regarding active pest pressures, weed outbreaks, or turf stress.
Safely operate company vehicles and application rigs (with or without utility trailers).
Assist with seasonal branch priorities, including coastal storm cleanup, pine straw/mulch application cycles, and seasonal color enhancements.
Proactively observe, identify, and treat major weeds, diseases, and insect pests specific to warm-season turfgrasses (Bermuda, Zoysia, Centipede, and St. Augustine) and coastal ornamental plantings.
Formulate and implement target-specific, cost-effective, and environmentally sound remedies in accordance with established Integrated Pest Management (IPM) frameworks.
Mentor and educate standard landscape maintenance crews to identify localized turf stresses (such as take-all root rot, mole crickets, or chinch bugs) during routine service visits.
Act as a professional, knowledgeable point of contact on-site to address client questions, explain application safety intervals, and provide peace of mind to property managers and the general public.
Maintain flawless, real-time Pesticide Application Records and site-specific Pest History Reports in strict accordance with NCDA&CS regulations.
Complete daily timesheets, material tracking logs, and work orders accurately within the company software.