Applications Technician

Overview

Epic Lawn Care & Pest Control is a homegrown local company delivering exceptional residential and commercial lawn care and pest control services. We are growing and seeking motivated, professional, career-minded individuals to join our Lawn Care & Pest Control applications team in a full-time role.

The essential duties of this position include the following:

• Working individually using hand and powered equipment to apply fertilizer, insecticides, fungicides and herbicides for pest and weed control in lawn and ornamentals.
• Must be able to obtain Applicator’s license within 30 days of hire and maintain license.
• Unload and load equipment at each property, remove loose trash and debris from landscape area prior to servicing area.
• Interact and ask questions of customers if they are present when job is completed, to determine customer concerns and existing conditions.
• Sell additional services to existing and prospective customers.
• Perform thorough inspection and evaluation of customer properties.
• Properly identify insects, weeds, and fungus conditions, as well as pest harborage areas and conducive conditions, and prescribe corrective measures.
• Document service using handheld technology and/or complete accurate and legible service documents and provide to customer.
• Operate company vehicle in compliance with federal, state, local laws and company policy. Maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Follow proper safety protocols while working with equipment.
• Maintain equipment and tools in good working order.
• May be required to work outside of normal schedule, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, as it may be necessary to fulfill the duties or the needs of the business.
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance.
• Follow safety regulations and work in a safe manner.

• 0–2 years of related experience in a customer service environment
• Previous lawn care experience (preferred)
• Must enjoy working outdoors and be able to work in temperature ranges from teens to over 90 degrees and in varying weather conditions
• Strong customer and client focus
• Able to analyze situations and determine appropriate resolution
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Possess high communication skills
• Must be able to work on a team as well as individually
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record per company standards (required)

• Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 50 lbs. This movement can occur throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift 50-pound bags of fertilizer, load, unload, push, lift and guide rotary spreader with a total weight of 80-100 pounds and maneuver 400-foot spray hose.
• Push and pull work below your feet, dig holes and walk long distances in all weather conditions.
• Travel to and from work locations required and employee may drive a company vehicle.

• 40 hours a week plus overtime pay
• Paid training when you begin
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Recognition for a job well done
• Friendly & positive work environment
• A chance to grow with our company

OUR EPIC TEAM LOOKS FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!

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