Job description
SPRAY FERTILIZER TECHNICIAN (Ft Worth/Carrollton)
Smith Lawn and Tree has an opening for a qualified and experienced Spray/Fertilizer technician in our Carrolton Texas location. He would be responsible for making applications of various fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides to turf and landscape beds on commercial and residential properties.
Qualification/ Experience:
Some knowledge of backpack sprayers, spreaders and/or calibration equipment a plus.
Basic math skills and conversions required to measure and mix proper amounts of liquids and granular products.
The Fertilizer Technician’s Responsibilities will include
• Operate a Z-Spray Machine
• Work as a team
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers
• The Ability to complete all job paperwork
• Drive/Operate truck and trailer
• Mix, load, and apply fertilizers/herbicides to numerous sites each day
• Perform the chemical and fertilizer applications on assigned properties
• Monitor landscape health and care needs. The Tech diagnoses primary turf problems and basic pest identification.
• Maintain proper documentation as required by The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
• The Tech must take a proactive approach to safety by attending all required field safety training and utilizing proper safety equipment.
• The right candidate must be willing to learn, follow processes and procedures and be a team member,
Requirements
• Minimum of 2 years of Fertilization Application
• Identify Weeds
• Properly mix product
• Ability to operate Z-Spray Machine
• Drive a truck and a trailer
• Back up a truck and trailer
• Professional references
• A clean driving record and background is required
• Valid Driver’s license
Compensation Based on Experience
Job Type: Full-time
Job description
Smith Lawn and Tree is a Full Service Commercial and Residential Landscape Company. With 4 Major Divisions – Irrigation, Landscape, Tree Care, and Landscape Maintenance, we are a one stop shop for our Clients Providing exceptional Value. Founded in 1997 we have a wonderful culture and workplace that encourages employee development and advancement, training, and excellent customer service. We have 2 locations in Richland Hills and Carrollton with Over 150 Employees Peak season. We are currently expanding in the DFW market and looking for key employees to be a part of that growth.
Now Interviewing for Commercial Landscape Account Manager for our Richland Hills location
Seeking a proactive, self-starter to manage portfolio of clients and commercial properties, with an emphasis on HOA landscape management. Position will be focused on building and retaining strong client relationships, using horticultural expertise, managing crews in the field and a high level of customer service with a commitment to landscape quality. Active participant as a member of the Smith team, building strong relationships with co-workers and pitching in when needed to support each other and the company as a whole.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Client Partnerships
• Develop strong business partnerships with your clients to encourage long-term loyalty
• Timely response to solve client requests and concerns
• Assist with company growth through referrals from existing clients
• Attend client meetings, Board meetings as needed to make presentations
Property Oversight and Enhancement
• Conduct regular site visits to assess landscape quality
• Assemble punch lists for maintenance crews
• Identify, estimate, and present landscape enhancement project ideas
Crew Supervision
• Set up enhancement crews, maintenance crews, and/or irrigators on site, providing direction and oversight to all projects that take place on your properties
• Work closely with crew supervisors to efficiently maintain the site in a high quality manner
• Provide crew training when needed and support crew supervisors in training and managing crew members
• Provide oversight to ensure crew safety during field operations
• Passionate about working in the landscape industry
• Commercial landscape experience required
• Working knowledge of plants, irrigation, correct horticultural practices, landscape equipment, landscape installation practices
• Competence with common computer software – MS Office, Internet, Google, database, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with DFW Metroplex
• Pesticide, irrigation or other industry licensing a plus
Working Spanish a plus
Job Type: Full-time
General Landscape and Maintenance Labor Needed.
Job Requirements
-This is a general labor position – ability to mow, line trim, use blower, dig, cleanup, general landscaping
-Ability to lift 50 pounds
-Ability to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold)
-Workday is from 6:45am until the job is completed
-Previous experience at a commercial landscape maintenance company is a plus
If interested please fill in information below or you can call our office at 817-921-2222. You may also come by in person and fill out an application Monday Thru Friday 7am until 5pm.