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Virginia Green

Lawn Care Technician

Virginia Green, Roanoke, Virginia, United States, 24000

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Position Summary The Service Leader is responsible for providing lawn care, aeration and seed, tree and shrub care, and other services sold by Virginia Green. They make timely lawn and landscape applications using hand and powered equipment to apply fertilizer, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides.

Primary Responsibilities

Work individually or with a crew to provide services to all properties on an assigned route.

Use hand and powered equipment to apply fertilizer, fungicides, herbicides, aeration, and seeding for pest and weed control in lawns.

Comply with all state and federal regulations, company policies, and procedures for Virginia Green and the Virginia Department of Agriculture.

Manage routes generated by the Routing Efficiency Manager using mobile device management.

Perform thorough inspections and evaluations of customer properties; solve service issues by communicating agronomic advice to customers.

Interact with customers, if present, to determine concerns and existing conditions and sell additional services.

Conduct final inspections of lawns to ensure all work was performed correctly and that products are blown off hard surfaces.

Document services using mobile technology accurately and legibly.

Maintain company vehicles and equipment according to guidelines.

Assist in training new service leaders and in maintaining and cleaning facilities and grounds.

Work outside normal schedules, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, as required by business needs.

Maintain a neat and clean appearance and follow PPE and safety regulations to work safely.

Aeration And Seeding Crew Leader Essential Duties

Aerate and seed lawns in accordance with Virginia Green procedures.

Manage crew and safely transport aeration and seeding crew and equipment to job sites.

Ensure all work is completed neatly and efficiently.

Conduct final inspections to confirm all work was performed correctly and the property is tidy with no damage.

Required Qualifications / Attributes

Must obtain a VDACS Registered Technician certificate within 30 days of hire (training and fees provided by Virginia Green).

Be able to navigate a truck and trailer.

Must be available to work from August to the end of October.

Be able to work between 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (or until the job is finished).

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Operate company vehicle in compliance with federal, state, local laws, and company policy; maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Be able to drive long distances or complete an eight‑to‑nine‑hour shift.

Be 20 years of age or older.

Education and Experience

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

0–2 years of related experience in a customer service environment.

Previous lawn care experience preferred.

Able to analyze situations and determine appropriate resolution.

Position involves standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, pushing, lifting, carrying, and moving objects up to 50 pounds. Walk long distances in all weather conditions.

Virginia Green is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and offers equal employment opportunity.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Consumer Services

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