Fertilization Specialist – Applicator - Technician - Opening Available

Air Comfort, Inc • Chicopee, MA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Mountain View Landscapes, a premier landscape company since 1976, prides ourselves on providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment where employees can grow both personally and professionally. If you are looking for a fulfilling career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you! Our company offers competitive weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement, making us a standout choice in the landscaping industry.

We have an opening for an Experienced Fertilization Technician, must possess an unexpired pesticide license. The Fertilization Technician will have excellent experience in all aspects of commercial lawn care and knowledge of insecticides, fertilizers, and fungicides. Additional skills in mowing, plantings, pruning, trimming, etc., are a plus! The candidate must possess strong leadership skills, be energetic, detail-oriented, and a team player. Ensure efficient and high-quality execution of turf and landscape care.

$1,000 Signing Bonus with a minimum of 1-3 years previous experience in the application of pesticides on turf.

Fertilization Technician Requirements

Required - Valid, Unexpired MA Pesticide Applicator’s License. CT Applicator's a plus.
Required - Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record for a minimum of the past 3 years and reliable transportation.
Required - Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen, including Marijuana to obtain DOT Medical Certification.
1-3 years of commercial lawn care experience.
Knowledge of insecticides, fertilizers, fungicides, and the ability to apply them at the properly calibrated rate. Willing to train the right candidate with a pesticide license.
Ability to diagnose insects and disease in turf and landscape.
The physical ability to lift 75-100 pounds frequently and work outdoors in various climate elements.
Ability to work independently, and within a team environment, accept new challenges, multi-task and prioritize.

Fertilization Technician Responsibilities:

Keep track of records for all fert/spray accounts.
Able to properly mix chemicals to correct ratios.
Keep all application equipment clean, maintained and organized.
Keep all customer records in an organized and orderly fashion.
Stay up on the current inventory of material and be able to project when additional material will be needed.
Report to supervisor on the overall appearance of customer's property.
Winter work which may include but is not limited to snowplowing, salting, shoveling, and working in the shop.

Compensation

Hourly Rates are experience-based:

Crew Member/Leader - $25.00 - $35.00

Benefits

Steady Full-Time Work during the Landscape Season
Competitive Pay
Health Insurance
Short-and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid vacation and sick/personal time
Paid Holidays
Company Reimbursement for job-related Licensing and Training
Opportunities for advancement within the company

Over the last 48 years, Mountain View Landscapes has offered exceptional landscape maintenance and construction services throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. Read about us, our history, and our culture at www.mountainviewinc.com