Careers
Custom Creations Landscaping and Lawn is a family oriented business servicing Marshfield, Springfield, and the surrounding areas. We have been serving the community for over 20 years and continue to provide excellent service to all our customers.
Custom Creations is A+ accredited with the Better Business Bureau and was chosen to design and install for the former hit television series “Extreme Makeover Home Edition”.
Why Work For Custom Creations?
- Positive Work Environment Where Performance is Recognized
- Competitive Compensation Depending on Qualifications and Experience
- On-the-Job Training
- Opportunities for Growth
- Fast-Paced
Fertilizing Technician
SUMMARY
The Fertilizer Technician is responsible for applying fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides to our commercial/residential clients’ landscape, as well as carrying out other turf-care related tasks.
COMPANY CORE VALUES
- Possess and demonstrate a strong Work Ethic
- Always have Positive Attitude and promote a positive work environment
- Ensure you and the people around you are providing their best Quality of Work
- Hold your Team and Self Accountable for the work performed
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Apply fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides to client landscapes using industry standard application equipment.
- Complete turf-care related tasks including lawn aeration and seeding.
- Calculate proper application rate and mix chemicals accordingly.
- Prepare and submit site reports of chemical applications.
- Administer correct handling, transportation, storage, and disposal procedures for chemicals.
- Follow safety practices according to OSHA and Dept of Agriculture.
- Monitor landscape & lawn heath care needs, suggests other services to customers
- Interact respectfully with clients on-site as needed. Resolve issues or escalate to manager.
- Complete customer estimates
- Expand route with sales calls
- Follow all safety, PPE, and housekeeping protocols.
- Fill snow removal position during snow season and perform all associated duties.
- Fill landscaping crew position between fertilization applications if needed.
- Report to work on time each day, identify and suggest job improvements, and strive for quality.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
While we can train the right person for this job, preference will be given to applicants with prior fertilization, and/or sales experience. This position also has the opportunity to grow the fertilization department and will become a leadership position in the future.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Reliable transportation.
- Flexible work schedule as scheduling demands.
- Valid drivers license with clean record.
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator License- we can help you with this
- Preferred, or can train- Experience operating z-spray, aerator, push spreader and related equipment
- Preferred, or can train- Experience calculating proper application rates of fertilizer and other related chemicals
- Basic math skills
- Strong communication skills
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly exposed to outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat and wintry conditions.
- Employee may be exposed to chemicals contained in fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides
- Employee may be required to walk for long stretches of time. Bending and carrying tools or other items may be required.
- Employee should be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
BENEFITS
- Sales Bonuses
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Benefits
- Relocation Assistance
- In business over 20 years and family-owned
