Lawn Care Technician

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The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Lawn Care Technician in Hamden, CT to execute lawn and landscape operations, fertilize, plant, trim, mow and mulch, diagnose pests and diseases, educate clients about treatments, monitor results, and rotate between lawn care and landscape. You’ll drive and operate equipment and participate in cross training with the landscape crew. Key qualifications include a valid driver’s license and a background in lawn turf care or landscaping; preferred is knowledge across turf, weed, landscape and hardscape plus readiness to complete Davey training and safety courses. The company offers PTO, 401(k) with match, health plan, employee ownership and training. To apply, emphasize outdoor passion, safety, client communication and any relevant licenses or certifications.

Company: The Davey Tree Expert Company  
Locations: Hamden, CT  
Additional Locations: NA 
Work Site: On Site   
Req ID: 221247 

Position Overview

Executes Lawn and Landscaping operations and maintains grounds, lawns and landscape of private, governmental or business residences by performing the following duties.  

Job Duties

What You’ll Do: 

• Cultivate your career and fertilize your future! 

• Properly plant, trim, mow, weed, mulch, and so much more.

• Properly diagnose insects, weeds, and fungus conditions, as well as pest shelter areas and conducive conditions. 

• Communicate and educate the client regarding the diagnosis and the prescribed pest control, aerification and fertilization service(s) with customers. 

• Continuously monitor lawn quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and supervisors. 

• Drive, use, maintain and properly operate equipment (truck and sprayer). 

• Cross train with landscape crew, and split time during growing season between lawn care and landscape. 

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

• Love of the outdoors 

• Required: Valid driver’s license 

• Required: Background in Lawn/Turf Care or Landscaping 

• Preferred:  Turf, Weed, Landscape, Hardscape and knowledge of Lawn Care 

• Ability to complete the Davey Tree Qualified Plant Health Care Tech training program upon hire 

• Ability to complete the Davey Tree First Aid, CPR and defensive driving course upon hire   

• Preferred: Relevant pesticide, CDL, DOT medical card and related licenses and certificates 

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program

*all listed benefits available to eligible employees

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [email protected].

Employment Type: Permanent 
Job Type: Full Time 
Travel Expectations: None