Lawn Technician

Company Overview:

Metro Services Group is a comprehensive improvement services company, specializing in concrete and landscape projects in mid-Missouri for over 25 years. We work with customers to develop and implement long-term solutions tailored to their specific needs and budget. We also will protect customers’ investments for years to come.

Our Values
Our company values allow us to pay more attention to details that other companies often overlook. Metro approaches every project with dedication and hard work to ensure a quality product every time.

Job Description:

Lawn Technicians with Metro are responsible for helping manage the grounds, horticulture, and landscape of various multi-family communities in the Columbia area.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the planting of planters, flower beds and various summer landscaping rehab projects.
• Care for established lawns and beds by weeding flower beds, walks and mulch beds.
• Assist with gathering and removing litter from grounds.
• Address questions or concerns with the clients if approached. Communicate customer’s questions immediately with the supervisor.
• Clean, maintain and repair tools and equipment, as necessary.
• Communicate and work in conjunction with Supervisor by completing and submitting job site reports on property and equipment.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or the equivalent, required.
• Able to provide independent transportation to company owned locations within the Columbia, Missouri area and able to legally operate a registered and properly insured vehicle.
• General knowledge and experience in applying herbicide and pesticide chemicals to grounds, trees, bushes, and shrubs to control weeds, insects, and plant diseases.
• Experience in operating appropriate hand and power tools including but not limited to shovels, rakes, gas blowers, trimmers, lawn mowers and knowledge in pruning bushes and trees.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member status.

This company is an at-will employer as allowed by applicable state law. If hired, I understand this means that either the company or I may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause. Further, no employee or representative of the company is authorized to enter into an agreement, express or implied, with me or any other applicant for employment for a specified period of time unless such an agreement is in a written contract signed by the President of the company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road