Lawn Care & Tree Spray Technician -Spokane

Senske Services

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Spokane Valley, Washington

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Apply lawn treatments and perform soil analysis to control insects, diseases, and weeds for residential and commercial properties. Educate customers on lawn maintenance and sell additional services to grow the clientele.

Qualifications

You have prior experience applying herbicides and pesticides in a lawn care setting and possess a valid driver's license with a history of safe driving. You are able to pass a background check and drug test, and are at least 21 years old to operate a company vehicle.

Must Have Skills for ATS

herbicides

pesticides

driver's license

PPE

Job Description

Job Description

At Senske Services, we make the neighbors green with envy for our beautiful lawns! Come join a winning team where the grass is always greener on our side, thanks to our Application Techs’ hard work and dedication in transforming customers’ outdoor spaces.  

Our Application Technicians provide services to residential or commercial customer properties in a timely, safe manner, using hand and powered equipment to apply products to treat our customers' lawns. Every day on the job will bring exciting new challenges as you use your specialized skills to perform soil analysis, control insects, diseases, and unsightly weeds. Application Technicians educate homeowners on proper lawn maintenance, advise on lawn and landscape problems, and determine appropriate solutions for their unique needs. They use expert knowledge to sell/upsell additional services to existing and new customers, resulting in the growth of our clientele. Our Technicians display strong communication skills when providing customers with product / service information and when resolving customer concerns onsite.  

Washington State Commercial Operator Pesticide License (Turf & Ornamental) is highly preferred! Candidates with prior licensing or relevant experience applying herbicides and pesticides in a lawn care setting are strongly encouraged to apply.

Wage Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour. The starting wage is determined based on relevant experience. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.  

The Perks: 

  • Competitive Hourly Pay - Life is expensive! We believe in paying well. 
  • Your job is safe with us. We are a fast-growing company, which means you will have opportunities to advance your career – we promote from within!  
  • We recognize and reward great work by offering huge commission incentives (10%-15% depending on the service sold) and other compensation contests (bonuses & gift cards) throughout the year!! 
  • Do you want to work with your friend? We offer a referral bonus!  
  • Great Trucks & Equipment 
  • Paid training from day 1!  
  • Affordable health care packages that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance  
  • Company paid short-term disability and paid life insurance
  • 401K with Employer Match, 9 Company Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation (accrue up to 1 week of paid vacation your first year), Paid Sick Leave (accrue up to 1 week of paid sick leave your first year)
  • Fun team celebrations year-round!  
  • Dynamic, Outdoor Work Environment 
  • Winter Season Work! 

Must Haves: 

  • Washington State Commercial Operator Pesticide License (Turf & Ornamental) – highly preferred
  • Prior experience applying herbicides/pesticides in lawn care a plus!
  • Possess a valid driver's license and have a history of safe driving  
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background screening and drug test (THC excluded). 
  • At least 21 years old or older (requirement to drive a company vehicle) 
  • Committed to safety and the use of all the proper PPE the job requires 
  • Friendly and dedicated to great customer service 
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, work independently, and as part of a crew  
  • Ability to work in varying weather conditions 
  • Possess Strong Problem-Solving Abilities  
  • Encourage a Positive Team Atmosphere & Willingness to Help Others

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Senske Services

Senske Services is a market-leading, multi-state home services company focused on growing organically and through mergers and acquisitions in the Western United States. We’re a family-owned business, operating since 1947 with a strong legacy and heritage tied to our core values of integrity, community, and loyalty. Our success is built on our best resource: our customers and our employees through a dedication to world-class training for employees and a passion for the customer. The Senske family of brands includes Senske Pest Control, Senske Lawn and Tree Care, Senske Grounds Maintenance, Washington Tree & Lawn Care, and Christmas Décor by Senske. Senske Services represents the best of each of our employees, the sharing of knowledge and pursuit of excellence in providing the highest quality of service to our customers. Our Mission is to create and maintain environments that are great places to live, work and play. To learn more about job opportunities within Senske Services please visit the link below: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Senske-Services/jobs
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