Lawn Technician

Lawn Technician

Location: Peekskill, NY

Reports to: Tree and Lawn Service Supervisor

Hours: 7 a.m. start with the ability to work after 5pm:  Monday-Friday and every other Saturday
Pay: $21-23/hr. (depending on experience)

General Summary:

The Lawn Technician will provide their individual expertise to lawn pest management services to homeowners and businesses. The Lawn Technician will be hired to fertilize and provide our premier lawn care services. The Lawn Technician is proactive in solving customer pest problems in a friendly and professional manner, provides constructive and accurate feedback to customers, suggests additional company services to customers when appropriate, takes advantage of opportunities to exceed client expectations, and delivers pest management services in accordance with company policy and governmental requirements.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize and run route in the most efficient manner.
• Maintain and apply appropriate skill in expected area(s) of expertise; follow company policies and procedures.
• Submit paperwork accurately, thoroughly and on time.
• Communicate effectively (verbal/written) in a timely manner with peers, clients, and management.
• Operate company vehicle safely and maintain vehicle to comply with DOT guidelines.

Essential Job Functions:

• Knowledge of the Tree or Lawn Care industry, products, services, and treatments a plus
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledgeable about company’s products and services, and customer-related policies.

• Strong communications skills.

• Organizational skills, ability to multitask.

• Strong problem solving and solution identification.

• Ability to collaborate with all departments and employees within the organization.

• Strong customer service skills.

• Ability to work in self-directed conditions after a training period.

• Ability to work in a team

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

• Computer literate, ability to use smart phones (apps and emailing)

• Utilize protective safety equipment as required

• Possess a valid NYS driver’s license.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

• Reaching with hands and arms, climbing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, etc.
• Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 - 60 pounds and heavier weights with the proper equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Employees work outdoors and are exposed to pesticides, dust, mechanical hazards, and moving objects or other vehicles. May be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, and inclement weather conditions.

• May be exposed to allergens, such as mold, dust, pets, pollen, etc.

• The ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.

• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S

A criminal background check will be conducted as well as drug screen – four panel. JP McHale Pest Management welcomes all employment applications. They comply with all federal and state hiring laws. A background check and drug screen will be performed after an offer for employment is extended. Any offer is contingent upon the passing of the background check.

BENEFITS OFFERED:

Weekly pay

• Paid time off, paid holidays

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

• Prescription drug program

• 401(k) Savings Plans (Traditional & Roth with employer match)

• Life insurance, 100% company paid (with options to buy up)

• Long and short-term disability, Accidental, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance

• Employee Referral Bonus Plan

convenient direct paycheck deposit, weekly pay

• Team Member reward and recognition program

AND MORE

• Eight (8) paid holidays.
• Paid time off eligibility begins the first day of employment.
• Team Member reward and recognition program
• Employee would be eligible for company bonus programs.
• Opportunities to participate in community events.

At Anticimex, we are driven by our Purpose: To Prevent and Protect. Join us in transforming the world into a healthier, safer place through innovative and sustainable pest control solutions!

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

** We are an equal opportunity (M/F/V/D) employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law. **