Lawn Technician- Sarasota

Location: Lake Suzy

JOB DEFINITIONO

ur 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 DUTIESThe 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 crew members after proper training has occurred.

Plan, organize and manage work for crew members on job Properly discipline and reward crew members

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 PPEAbility 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 QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility and duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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