Plant Health Care Technician

Founded in 1995, a Blade of Grass has been providing industry-leading landscape design and maintenance to the Greater Boston area for 28 years and counting. Our award-winning services are made possible by our employees, who find passion and challenge in the amazing work that we do. We value deep, long-term client relationships built on results and trust, and are excited to offer opportunities for industry professionals to bring their ideas to life at an established and fast-growing company.

Plant Health Care Technicians are responsible for:

• Assessing plant health on properties during routine visits.
• Diagnosing plant health and collaborate with Accounts Managers on treatment plans.
• Treaingt for pests and diseases on client properties.
• Understanding and meeting production and project schedule deadlines without sacrificing great customer service or excellent quality.
• Maintaining and caring for company equipment, tools and vehicle
• Promoting job-site and vehicle safety
• Completing work tickets written by Account Managers
• Entering daily time logs for oneself and attached crew
• Communicating property and client needs with Account Managers via phone calls, texts and work orders
• Maintaining a clean and orderly job site including the office yard.
• Possibly performing  all tasks associated within landscape maintenance which include pruning, weeding, mulching, raking, cleaning, etc.
• Using and maintaining gas powered equipment such as blowers, hedge trimmers, mowers, weed trimmers, etc.
• Attending training classes and seminars as requested by Field Manager.

Experienced required:

• 1 year minimum residential or commercial landscape maintenance experience.

• Ideal candidate will have a valid driver’s license with clean DMVR

• Must be self-motivated and possess strong leadership skills.

• Must be professional in appearance and actions.

• Must be detail oriented and quality driven.

• Must be well organized with strong communication skills (Written and verbal) and ability to multi-task.

• Must have the ability to be proactive, plan ahead and problem solve to minimize disruption, errors, risks and keep work-flow on-task, within budget and on-time.

• Absolute essential ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and possibly, although rarely, holidays should the workload warrant.

• Landscape industry certification is a huge plus.

• DOT medical card

Our employee benefits are designed for your overall well-being:

• Bonus pay

• Company matching 401k plan

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical & Dental Insurance

• Relevant industry certification reimbursement & training

• Boots allowance

• Multiple company parties and events

Our passion for the living landscape and serving our clients is what drives us. If you are looking to work in a team-oriented, upbeat environment, then we look forward to seeing your application!