Turf Specialist/Agronomist

Job Posting: Turf specialist

Are you passionate about turf grass–from residential lawns, to estates, to sports fields, parks, and golf courses?  Are you a hands-on person who loves all stages and processes of managing turf?  We have a unique opportunity to grow with a group of dedicated and creative professionals “doing turfgrass better”

About Us:

We are a dedicated team of professionals located in north western Vermont committed to providing the finest turf care services in our marketplace and beyond. Our mission is to enhance the quality and health of all turf including athletic, golf, and residential while minimizing the environmental impact of our company and our clients.  

This job is for a Turf specialist, located in picturesque South Burlington, Vermont 

Full-Time–seasonal, available winter work in our sister snow removal company  

Opportunities:

- Applications of fertilizers & control products to residential, institutional, golf, and athletic turf venues ensuring optimal growth, turf health, and environmental responsibility.

- Implementation of cultural practices such as mowing, aeration, verticutting, and topdressing.

- Monitor and assess soil health and grass conditions, making recommendations for improvement.

-Monitor, schedule, adjust, repair, and seasonally start-up and shut-down irrigation systems of all sizes and types.

- Work closely with your team to develop creative treatment plans tailored to each client's needs.

- Educate clients about the importance of turf care and cultural practices.

- Maintain all equipment and ensure safety procedures are followed at all times.

What’s in it for you?

- A dynamic work environment in the great outdoors working on amazing turfgrass for amazing clients.

- Opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive team.

- Interesting and varied projects that keep your work engaging.

- Competitive pay and benefits.

-Limited to no weekend work–typically 4-5 Saturday mornings per season.

-40-55 hours per week in season

-Company match SIMPLE after 12 months.

-Eye, dental, disability, and life insurance

-Industry leading wages, based on experience and production from $28 to $40 per hour

-Paid training and industry association dues.

-Salary track available for advancement.

Can you describe yourself like this?

- A person with a strong work ethic and a desire to learn.

- Detail-oriented and able to follow instructions carefully.

-Self starter and self motivated.

-Ability to lift and move 80 lbs routinely

- A team player who enjoys collaborating with others, but also can work independently.   

-Able to earn and maintain a Vermont applicators license--categories 3a, 3b, and 7b ideal.                                  

- Previous experience in turf care or landscaping is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate!

 

If you're ready to dig into a rewarding career in turf management that is decidedly different from golf or on-staff institutional positions with a creative, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

 

How to let us know about you!!

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to aaron@landscapevermont.com. We can’t wait to meet you and share our passion for beautiful and responsible high-performance turf!

 

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