Fertilizer and Pesticide Applicator

Job Description

Job Description

Mr. Lawn is a quality and customer service oriented Company, looking for qualified, hard-working, self-motivated individuals who enjoy working outdoors, to join our team. Applicators perform a variety of duties including fertilization, weed control, insect and disease control. Customer service is a key element of the position, as well as product handling, mixing and application. Good communication skills and high attention to detail are a must! We provide top of the line equipment and offer a fun, fast-paced work environment.

Job Duties Include (but not limited to) : Daily preparation of truck, equipment, and inventory.

Driving to client's properties, performing and managing application tasks on client's properties, monitoring lawn and landscape for potential problems, communicating directly with clients and with other team members.

Job requirements : Have a positive attitude and be self-motivated, willing to learn, have a professional appearance, have excellent communication skills, and must have a valid North Dakota driver’s license.

Overall Mission : To exceed customer expectations, one beautiful lawn at a time.

Essential Duties and Tasks :

• Provide professional Horticultural Consultations to clients.
• Responsible for providing proper seeding, weed control, fertilization, pest control practices while following an integrated pest management system.
• Proactively seek out new customers and encourage current customers to add enhancement services as appropriate.
• Ensure communication takes place between customers and employees. Resolve all customer concerns that may arise.
• Minor mechanical troubleshooting on pumps and application equipment to ensure proper calibration.
• Ensure proper PPE is utilized at all times.
• Manage production in an efficient and timely matter according to customer’s program and contract.
• Be a good steward of company time, resources, and money.

Necessary Skills, Ability and Competencies :

Educational Background, Experience, and / or Additional Requirements :

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, drive, stand, walk, climb, stoop, bend, crouch, reach for objects, lift up to 50 pounds and / or drag up to 100 pounds with daily regularity.

The position will be primarily working outdoors on residential and commercial properties; while working outdoors this position will encounter varying, sometimes adverse weather conditions, temperatures, and environmental factors. These possibly include dust, pesticides, smoke, debris, and loud noise.

This job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities. Therefore, Mr. Lawn may assign other duties and responsibilities at any time.

AAP / EEO Statement

Mr. Lawn is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Mr. Lawn are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Job Type : Full-time, year round work is available with this position.

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