Fertilizer Technician

About Us

Since 1982, CJS Lawn & Landscaping has been serving our Racine customers through our passionate professionals creating stunning outdoor spaces while adhering to high standards and environmentally responsible practices. We are proud of our exceptional reputation of taking care of our team members as well, and as part of our team, your contributions to our success and reputation of excellence are appreciated and celebrated.

• Competitive wages: $23-27/hour, based on experience
• Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm with year-round work
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Simple IRA with company match
• Opportunity for overtime
• Family-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for skill development and advancement
• Amazing team environment

• You love working outdoors and enjoy beautifying outdoor spaces
• You have the nicest, lush green yard in your neighborhood
• You are energized by the science behind treating the whole grass plant
• You want to learn more about the organic fertilization program
• You enjoy working independently and have self-motivation and sense of responsibility
• You want to work for a company that values your loyalty, respect and professionalism
• You value the community and want to work with a company that takes care of its neighbors
• You take pride in ensuring that high-quality, exceptional work is delivered to every client
• You're ready to be a part of a family-like team where your dedication and hard work will be rewarded
• You appreciate a company that values longevity, honesty, and dedication
• You are looking for reliable, year-round work

• You will be representing the company and driving a company truck during work hours
• You will be outside in varying weather conditions
• Using your attention to detail, you’ll load the equipment and materials that you’ll need to complete your work for the day
• You will measure, mix and apply fertilizers to residential and commercial lawns
• You will treat weeds and perform applications based on provided program schedule
• You will be operating machinery for fertilizing and over seeding applications
• You will perform lawn analysis collection for third party testing
• You will identify and diagnose lawn problems and make recommendations for correction
• You’ll fill out your time tracking accurately for each location you’re working
• You’ll perform cleaning & maintenance on your tools and stock up on supplies for the next morning
• When you see a customer, you will check in with them to answer their questions
• You’ll ensure customer satisfaction through professional workmanship & communication

We’re flexible on the number of years of experience for this role! We favor talent and interest.

The only must-have requirements to be a Fertilizer Technician are:

• You are 18 years of age or older.
• You have a valid Driver’s License and be insurable.
• Must be able and willing to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• A positive attitude and a desire to work outside.

If you have the certifications or skills below, that’s a huge plus!

• WI DATCP commercial certification categories 3.0 turf and landscape, 5.0 aquatic and mosquito
• Experience leading, managing or supervising others on the job