Lawn Care Technician (Lawn/Turf Care)

Full Time

  Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Co

  New Rochelle, New York, United States

Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Co. is a multi-state tree, shrub and lawn care firm with a long history of excellent customer service and employee retention.

We are looking for an experienced Lawn Care Technician to join our team.

The Lawn Care Technician will work with the latest technology and information in treating our customers’ lawn care problems; Identify different grass and weed types, as well as indicators of possible lawn health problems; Evaluate, monitor and treat for insect and disease conditions, as well as soil conditions; Work closely with arborists, providing critical feedback and recommending the appropriate treatments to lawn care problems.

Responsibilities:

•Diagnose insect, disease, and cultural/environmental conditions.

•Evaluate recommended treatment options.

•Ensure proper filling/mixing procedures and material dilution.

•Understand and operate state-of-the-art equipment.

•Learn/understand insect & disease life cycles, nutrient cycles, plant biology, and soil biology.

•Perform accurate and timely recordkeeping

•Maintain safe and controlled work environment.

•Adhere to company safety, state and local regulations; operate, calibrate and maintain equipment.

•Maintain open communication with consulting arborists and clients to provide feedback on lawn care issues.

Requirements:

•Two year degree in agronomics, arboriculture, horticulture (or related field), or minimum three years industry/field experience.

•Possess appropriate state pesticide applicators license, or ability to obtain one within 6 months.

•Knowledge of common trees & shrubs.

•NOFA OLC certification a plus but not required.

•Must have valid driver’s license.

•Excellent written and verbal communications skills.