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This position is responsible for working with the Operations Manager to implement fertilization and pest control programs for turf and ornamental plants. Success in this position is indicated by yearly renewal of contracts and positive customer feedback on program results. This position reports to the Operations Manager of the Division and must cooperate with other employees to see that the overall goals of the company are met.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Possess good communication and organization skills.
  • Positive attitude, self-motivated and a strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrate skill and ability working with service customers.
  • Two years industry experience or two or four year industry related degree. Additional industry experience or industry certification can substitute for non-related degree, two-year degree or no degree.
  • Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license with the ability to operate a manual transmission vehicle.
  • Possess and maintain a Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator's License.
  • Demonstrate and reflect an awareness of environmental and personal safety.
  • Desire to continually grow within the industry.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop a clear understanding of the company philosophies and the short and long term goals.
  • Apply fertilizer and pest control products to turfgrass and landscape ornamentals in a responsible manner.
  • Continually gain and exercise knowledge and skill in the identification of common insects, disease symptoms, and ornamental trees and shrubs and turfgrass varieties.
  • Monitor quality of work and bring issues to the client's attention.
  • Help maintain assigned vehicle and equipment in good working order.
  • Develop a good relationship with the client on every job.
  • Maintain flexibility in how one contributes to the team effort. The seasonality of the industry warrants working in other divisions of the company on a temporary basis.
  • Fieldwork includes, but is not limited to, aeration, turfgrass establishment and over seeding, and fertilization of lawn, trees and shrubs.

Individuals who take the initiative beyond the basic job will gain insight into the industry and have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills for the long-term.
 

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Pennsylvania Home Improvement Registration Number  PA8613

Eichenlaub, Inc., P.O. Box 111282, Pittsburgh, PA  15238    412-767-4769

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