Plant Care and Turf Applicator in Oak Creek, WI

Join the team at KEI, one of Milwaukee’s largest landscape providers. We are currently seeking full-time Plant Health Care (PHC) professionals at our headquarters in Oak Creek and across all southeast Wisconsin!

If you are a self-starter who works well on their own, this is the job for you. This position offers an opportunity for personal growth because we believe in promoting from within. This is a full-time, year-round position.

Come grow at KEIwhere the growth of our people is a top priority. Career opportunities span a range of specialties from horticulture and construction to sales and business areas. As our organization grows, so does our need for enthusiastic, well-trained professionals. We offer a challenging, yet rewarding work environment and we view our people as our greatest competitive advantage. Whether you are a college student looking for an internship or a seasoned landscape veteran seeking a better opportunity, we encourage you to reach out. Let's see how you might fit into our successful, expanding organization.

Job Description

The PHC is responsible for the health and maintenance of all plants and turfgrass. Knowledge of diagnostic procedures and treatments for plant and turfgrass diseases, infestations, and other issues is the key to success in this role.

Team Member Responsibilities

· Proper application of industry-standard products using updated equipment and technical support

· Diagnose turfgrass problems such as insect damage, fungus damage, or invasive weeds and provide suggestions for improvement

· Keep accurate records of what was each application to the properties you were at for the day

· Routine plant and turfgrass maintenance such as mulching, pruning, etc.

· Properly and safely use necessary equipment such as spreaders, sprayers, and power tools

· Participate in off-season projects with the team

Team Member Qualifications:

· 2 years professional lawncare experience

· Wisconsin 3.0 Pesticide License or the ability to obtain with in 30 days of start date

· Valid WI driver’s license with good driving record

· Ability to lift 50 pounds

Benefits include Health, dental, paid time off, holidays, 401k, and more

Come be a part of KEI's future!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to speak, read, and write English fluently?
• Are you able to identify and treat turfgrass problems? If not, are you willing to learn more?
• What chemicals, fertilizers or other plant/grass treatments, if any, have you utilized in the past?
• What is the hourly pay wage that you’re seeking?

Experience:

• lawncare: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Wisconsin 3.0 Pesticide License (Preferred)
• driver's license (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oak Creek, WI 53154: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person