Turf Care Specialist
About The Position
Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking a Turf Care Specialist to join its growing turf care department. The company emphasizes safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development, and offers opportunities to cross-train in turf care and tree care. Bartlett Tree Experts is a scientific tree and shrub care company with more than 100 years of history and over 130 offices in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland. The role involves scheduling work, monitoring properties, applying routine treatments, diagnosing and addressing turf diseases and insect issues, and meeting with residential and commercial clients. The specialist also performs slice seeding, aeration, over-seeding, and major turf care renovations. During the off season, the candidate may learn additional skills by working in tree care, plant health care, and landscape departments. The position is based in Osterville, Massachusetts.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
- Adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies.
Nice To Haves
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Turfgrass Management preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Schedule work.
- Monitor properties.
- Perform routine applications.
- Diagnose and address turf disease and insect issues.
- Meet with residential and commercial clients.
- Perform slice seeding, aeration, over-seeding, and major turf care renovations.
- Learn, understand, and adhere to all safety rules and company safety policies.
- Learn additional skills through work in the tree care, plant health care, and landscape departments during the off season.
Benefits
- Starting wage of $30–$35 per hour.
- Safety-first culture and professional workplace.
- Advancement opportunities and promotion from within.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Pay increases for industry credentials and licenses.
- Company-provided uniforms, personal protective equipment, gear, and equipment.
- Boot reimbursement up to $150.
- Training, continuing education programs, and resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- The company will pay for the Commercial Pesticide Applicator License exam and help the candidate prepare.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
