Turf Technician
On-siteAppleton, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Deliver exceptional customer service by listening to client needs and applying industry-leading techniques for fertilization, aeration, and weed control. Utilize tools with precision while making weather-based decisions to adjust approaches for optimal lawn health. Communicate clearly with team members and clients to ensure smooth operations and exceed expectations at every step. Maintain a proactive attitude by anticipating needs and collaborating to improve processes and achieve shared goals. Operate equipment safely while enduring varying weather conditions and performing strenuous physical tasks like lifting up to 50 lbs. Walk long distances on uneven terrain to treat large turf areas efficiently. Join a fun, collaborative team at Lowney's Landscaping where your contributions help transform customer properties into lush, healthy landscapes.
Required Qualifications
- A valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- Valid WI Turf and Landscape Certification 3.0
- At least one year of hands-on experience with Turf Applications
- Physical strength and stamina to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to walk long distances while carrying spreaders
- In-depth knowledge of turf care best practices, including expert understanding of weeds, diseases, insects, and other environmental factors impacting turf health
- Possess, or be willing to obtain, the 5.0 Aquatic and Mosquito and 7.1 Structural certifications
- Ability to operate and maintain equipment efficiently
- Physical Stamina and Strength: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly throughout the workday and perform strenuous physical tasks such as carrying spreaders, equipment, and materials across large areas
- Endurance: Must be able to walk long distances on foot, sometimes over uneven terrain, while carrying heavy equipment
- Flexibility and Mobility: Capable of bending, kneeling, squatting, and reaching to apply treatments and perform turf care maintenance on all areas of the lawn
- Manual Dexterity: Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment safely and effectively, including spreaders, sprayers, and aeration tools
- Weather Resilience: Ability to work in varying weather conditions, from extreme heat to cold, and endure seasonal shifts without compromising job performance
- Attention to Detail: Ability to maneuver and apply turf treatments in a precise manner, ensuring minimal waste and maximum coverage
- Mental Alertness: Ability to focus and remain sharp throughout long shifts, especially while making time-sensitive decisions regarding the lawn's treatment and health
- Balance and Coordination: Able to safely and efficiently operate equipment, such as mowers and sprayers, in a variety of outdoor environments
- Physical Agility: Ability to climb into and out of trucks and equipment and perform tasks that may require physical agility such as loading materials or adjusting machinery
- Health and Safety Conscious: Maintain awareness of safety procedures and ensure all physical tasks are carried out without risk to personal health or client property
Desired Qualifications
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic, with a passion for producing exceptional results and maintaining a high standard of work
- A team-oriented mindset, willing to collaborate and share expertise to improve processes and achieve shared success
- A commitment to ongoing professional development
- A strong eagerness to learn and grow in the field
- Comfort and resilience in working through varying weather conditions, ensuring top-quality results despite the elements
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