Job Duties:
Total Turf Maintenance is looking for an experienced Licensed Lawn Applicator to manage lawn applications for our residential and commercial properties. This position is ideal for someone who understands turf health, takes pride in producing great-looking lawns, and can independently manage an application route. This is not just a spray-and-go position. We want someone who pays attention to the condition of each property, identifies problems, applies the correct products, documents what they see, and communicates issues before they become customer concerns.
Responsibilities:- Perform scheduled lawn applications on residential and commercial properties
- Operate and maintain Z-Spray application equipment
- Apply granular and liquid fertilizers, pre-emergent herbicides, post-emergent herbicides, and other turf products
- Spot spray weeds rather than unnecessarily treating entire properties
- Identify common turf weeds including crabgrass, dandelion, clover, plantain, ground ivy and other broadleaf weeds
- Recognize potential turf problems including disease, drought stress, insect activity and nutrient deficiencies
- Properly mix, measure and apply products according to label requirements
- Calibrate application equipment and maintain accurate application rates
- Monitor weather and site conditions before making applications
- Maintain required pesticide application records
- Complete daily route and application documentation
- Communicate customer or property concerns to management
- Keep application equipment, tanks and storage areas clean and organized
- Maintain proper inventory of fertilizer, herbicides and application materials
- Follow all pesticide labels, PPE requirements and company safety procedures
- Communicate professionally with customers when questions arise
- Minimum Education Required
- NoneMinimum Experience Required
- Current applicable Minnesota pesticide applicator license
- Lawn/turf application experience preferred
- Experience operating a Z-Spray or similar ride-on spreader/sprayer strongly preferred
- Knowledge of fertilizers, herbicides and turf-care practices
- Ability to identify common turf weeds and lawn problems
- Ability to accurately measure, mix and calibrate products
- Strong attention to detail and record keeping
- Ability to manage an application route efficiently
- Good customer communication skills
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
- Ability to safely lift and handle fertilizer bags and application materials
- Willingness to work outdoors in changing weather conditions
- ShiftFirst (Day)
- Number of Openings1Public Transportation Accessible
- NoPhysical Required
- YesDrug Test Required
- NoCompensation$22.00 - $28.00 / HourlyPostal Code55372Job TypeFull TimePlace of WorkOn-site
- Requisition ID56447Job Benefits4 day work week Mon-Thurs
