Lawn Care Technician

Landscape & Lawncare Technician

This position may require the employee to perform all, but not limited to, the tasks listed below.
This position is responsible for assisting Brothers Lawn Service in daily operations including quality control, training, punctuality and safety. Candidates must also have strong organization skills, ability to complete appropriate paperwork, and possess good leadership and communication skills. The employee will provide quality service that meets or exceeds our customers’ and management’s expectations. The employee will show attention to detail and effectively communicate with subordinates, peers and his/her supervisor. All employees will possess a friendly, customer service minded attitude and will conduct themselves in a professional manor at all times. (Lawn Care Technician reports directly to the Crew Lead).

Support the Lead Daily/Weekly tasks:

1. Daily preparation of trucks, equipment, and inventory

• Report on time at regular start time to prepare/review the day’s work with the Crew Lead. I encourage this position to be the first to report & last to leave each day.
• Load all tools, gas, and other necessary equipment/materials. Secure all equipment safely.
• Check truck oil, fluids, tire pressure, proper trailer connection, and all lights are in working condition.

2. Perform and manage landscape and maintenance tasks on client’s properties.

• Work in conjunction with the Crew Lead to ensure the work contracted is implemented efficiently and according to the contracted specifications.
• Provide labor associated with the maintenance of all lawns & garden beds, including cleanouts.
• Perform all tasks of operations including but not limited to mowing, line trimming, blowing, leaf and debris removal, weeding, edging, hedging, raking and mulch installation.
• Receive openly “on the job” training safety, equipment, technique, etc.
• Proper use of safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment and practices of the crew.
• Address questions or concerns with the clients if approached. Communicate customer’s questions immediately with the Crew Lead & Director of Operations.

3. End of the day duties.

• Review the whole week’s jobs and prepare for the next day’s jobs.
• Unload/load equipment and material, clean out truck/trailer by removing trash, debris, etc. daily.
• Wash dirty equipment {including all mower decks} and return to storage location. Report damaged or broken equipment to your manager immediately to get parts on order.
• Fill truck, mowers, equipment, and cans with gas in preparation for the next day (or as necessary).

Qualifications

Education and experience: High School diploma or GED. 2 or 4 year degree in a Landscape or Business related field is a plus.

Performance skills and qualifications:

• Ability to lift 60 lbs. consistently throughout the day.
• High attention to detail.
• High ability to deal with ambiguity in a high stress environment while keeping your composure on and off the job.
• Available to work a varied schedule (including Saturdays) in all adverse weather conditions.
• Stoop, stand and bend for 10 hours or more a day.
• Ability to read & write English, including maps & diagrams.
• Drug free work environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Lawncare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person