Seasonal Plant Health Care Technician

Description

For over 100 years, Chalet has been shaping and beautifying some of the most distinguished properties on the North Shore. We are proud to have a host of satisfied clients as well as a myriad of national and local awards as a testament to our commitment to exceptional products and services. Join us in our efforts to maintain the highest quality of plant and turf for our residential customers.

Responsibilities:

• Providing top notched customer service to our customers by meeting their needs and exceeding their expectations.
• Performing applications to our customers’ turf, shrubs, and/or ornamental trees as needed.
• Applications will consist of both granular and liquid herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, fertilizers, etc.
• Monitor accounts and make applications for all problems related to insects, diseases, fungi or weed infestation.
• Evaluate progress and make future recommendations for control. Keep journals/logs to ensure timely and efficient follow up.
• Mixing chemicals and maintaining accuracy and safety.
• Operate and maintain all equipment including company vehicle, sprayers, and spreaders.
• Actively contributes to achieving performance goals in job quality, efficiency, safety, and customer service.
• We cross train between Lawn and PHC so technicians can support in either area when needed but they are usually hired to focus on one or the other.
• Support other departments when needed.

Requirements

Qualifications:

We are looking for a customer-focused, pro-active team player. We will provide training, but are looking for a candidate who possesses the following qualifications:

• Outstanding customer service and time management skills.
• Experience working in the landscape, lawn, or PHC field a plus but not required.
• Illinois Pesticide General Standards license (you can study and sit for the exams after joining our team, license is required within 3 months of hire).
• Mechanically inclined.
• Be able to lift 75 to 100 lbs. and walk for long distance on sloped or uneven grounds.
• PC and iPhone familiarity.
• Have and maintain a current driver’s license with a clean record

Pay & Benefits:

• We have seasonal opportunities based out of our North Chicago, IL (near Waukegan) facility with the schedule being from approximately March 1st - December 15th.
• Working hours are 7am to 5pm Monday through Friday with some Saturdays in the Spring.
• Pay will be based on your experience, skills and abilities.
• If hired, you’ll be eligible for a $1000 signing bonus.
• Benefits include sick pay and product discounts.