Lawn Technician

MAINSCAPE INC•Wilmington, NC

1d•$20 - $20

About The Position

JOB DEFINITION Our Lawn Technicians ensure the safety and appropriate application of chemical products and fertilizer to enhance the quality of our client’s landscape ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES The essential general duties and responsibilities are listed below. Other duties may be assigned. General: Be able to perform all responsibilities required of a crew member plus those listed below. Employees: Assist in the performance of various landscaping functions in a leadership capacity. Encourage advancement of crewmembers after proper training has occurred. Plan, organize and manage work for crew members on job Properly discipline and reward crewmembers Develop and maintain motivated and effective crews. Complete daily paperwork as required by each job Demonstrating role model behaviors on ethics and integrity as well as positively promoting Mainscape’s Standard of Excellence. Organize, supervise, lead, and train employees to complete assigned projects within established guidelines and time frame Equipment: Share responsibility for checking and changing oil and grease in basic equipment. Supervise truck/trailer setup daily and manage equipment and supplies for landscape maintenance projects. Oversee all equipment has proper safety devices installed and operational. Maintain equipment in good operating condition. Operate light/heavy equipment effectively and according to all regulations. Report any problems with job site or equipment immediately. Safety: Ensure proper task-specific PPE is being properly utilized and maintained at all times by crew members. Follow all company policies & procedures, including safety guidelines/standards. Ensure a safe environment for other workers and vendors, clients and for all employees. CSRs: Interface with client when needed; Establish relationship with customers. Quality control Demonstrate ability to recognize and report irrigation deficiencies Communicate with Operations Manager and Account Manager regarding status of assigned job sites. Training: Identify 50 most frequently used plants by common names and demonstrate knowledge of the cultural requirements of those plants. Participate in training program for basic pest control procedures. Category specific essential duties and responsibilities as they may be assigned by your supervisor: Mowing: Push mowers Walk behind with Velke Zero turn riding mowers String trimmers Blowers Proper set up/ dispersal of crew members on job site Crew layout Driving truck & trailer Pruning: Ladders Gas powered hedge trimmers Loppers / hand pruners Chain saws Ability to recognize plants that need special pruning needs/times Crew layout Driving truck & trailer Bed Care Ability to properly apply pre-emergent, selective and non-selective herbicides. Ability to identify desirable plants from weeds in a specific area. Pulling and spraying of weeds Mixing of chemicals Landscape Installation: Read and follow plans, material lists, guidelines and apply necessary timelines. Fulfill all regular and advanced installation/construction duties including project layout and complete required paperwork in a timely manner. Knowledge of blueprints Flower Care: Identification of plants Watering and fertilization of plants Checking plants for insects/diseases Loading and fill procedures Fertilization: Demonstrate knowledge of the proper procedure for emergency spill cleanup. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic elements of fertilizers. Able to train field staff in the application of chemicals. Irrigation: Detects and makes necessary repairs to the irrigation system. Accurately read various gauges related to the irrigation system. Manage assigned projects practicing effective and efficient water management. Interpret job specifications and blueprints. Install sprinkler systems. Provide estimates and maintain positive client relations. Operate pumps, suction and other equipment Manage assigned projects practicing effective water management techniques. Recognize drainage deficiencies and problem soils. Minimum of 2 years of experience in irrigation Irrigation certification recommended Knowledge of blueprints Refuse Removal: Ability to safely operate a refuse truck in a residential area. Know how to lift /move heavy items Thorough knowledge of the lock-in /lock-out procedure Ability to safely operate a compactor Cleaning Thorough knowledge of proper PPE Ability to safely use cleaning supplies and solvents Ability to work in residential and commercial areas Snow Removal Ability to safely use snow removal equipment Knowledge of safe driving techniques in snow and ice conditions Knowledge of appropriate clothing for the weather conditions that he/she will be exposed to

Requirements

Employee must be at least 18 years of age and meet all applicable state-mandated labor laws
Previous experience as Crew Member
Six (6) to twelve (12) months of previous commercial experience as a crew leader, preferred but not required
Has satisfactorily completed the prescribed “Crew Member” training guide and can perform those specified essential duties
Knowledge of Mainscape Standards of Excellence
Ability to Enforce safety of the customer, job site, and company employees on site
Ability to Enforce company safety policies and procedures
Able to effectively drive and back-up a truck and trailer combination
Interact with customer daily as needed
Identify and correct all unsafe conditions and practices and communicate actions to supervisor and/or owners
Adhere to company policies, standards and safety guidelines
Work with other employees as a team
Meet or exceed company production rates set forth
Maintain valid driver’s license and insurability based on company insurance requirements
Ability to communicate w/ lead people and crew members regarding progress of tasks and assignments
Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body in order to be able to work in various positions including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting, and walking for extended periods of time
Be able to reach over head with hands and arms; climb or balance
Be able to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
Be able to lift, pull, and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
Be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Maintain physical fitness level necessary to complete assigned job tasks
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Pesticide License, preferred – (Fertilization)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Irrigation certification recommended
Minimum of 2 years of experience in irrigation

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and appropriate application of chemical products and fertilizer
Assist in the performance of various landscaping functions in a leadership capacity
Plan, organize and manage work for crew members on job
Properly discipline and reward crewmembers
Develop and maintain motivated and effective crews
Complete daily paperwork as required by each job
Demonstrating role model behaviors on ethics and integrity as well as positively promoting Mainscape’s Standard of Excellence
Organize, supervise, lead, and train employees to complete assigned projects within established guidelines and time frame
Share responsibility for checking and changing oil and grease in basic equipment
Supervise truck/trailer setup daily and manage equipment and supplies for landscape maintenance projects
Oversee all equipment has proper safety devices installed and operational
Maintain equipment in good operating condition
Operate light/heavy equipment effectively and according to all regulations
Report any problems with job site or equipment immediately
Ensure proper task-specific PPE is being properly utilized and maintained at all times by crew members
Follow all company policies & procedures, including safety guidelines/standards
Ensure a safe environment for other workers and vendors, clients and for all employees
Interface with client when needed
Establish relationship with customers
Demonstrate ability to recognize and report irrigation deficiencies
Communicate with Operations Manager and Account Manager regarding status of assigned job sites
Identify 50 most frequently used plants by common names and demonstrate knowledge of the cultural requirements of those plants
Participate in training program for basic pest control procedures
Detects and makes necessary repairs to the irrigation system
Accurately read various gauges related to the irrigation system
Manage assigned projects practicing effective and efficient water management
Interpret job specifications and blueprints
Install sprinkler systems
Provide estimates and maintain positive client relations
Operate pumps, suction and other equipment
Manage assigned projects practicing effective water management techniques
Recognize drainage deficiencies and problem soils
Ability to safely operate a refuse truck in a residential area
Know how to lift /move heavy items
Thorough knowledge of the lock-in /lock-out procedure
Ability to safely operate a compactor
Thorough knowledge of proper PPE
Ability to safely use cleaning supplies and solvents
Ability to work in residential and commercial areas
Ability to safely use snow removal equipment
Knowledge of safe driving techniques in snow and ice conditions
Knowledge of appropriate clothing for the weather conditions that he/she will be exposed to