Lead Lawn

ALM Commercial Landscaping is searching for a Lead Lawn & Shrub Technician for its Huntsville location. This position will oversee all aspects of the lawn and shrub care division as well as manage color installations.

Primary responsibilities:
Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or chemical application on trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops.
Supervise and schedule the daily operations of all floral installs and chemical services to ensure production goals are met
Order all chemicals and fertilizer, and ensure all chemicals are mixed properly; Monitor the safe use of equipment and pesticides by the field staff following manufacturers guidelines and TDA regulations.
Make sure chemical equipment & trucks are clean and maintained properly at all times
Propose, develop, and design color installs with and for customers
Oversee and assist in the installation and maintenance for of our seasonal color displays
Provide training of proper planting and maintenance techniques and identifies insect and disease issues as they arise and performs curative applications after confirming a diagnosis and following proper IPM protocols.
Monitor all crew performance and the care of all assigned assets by scheduling of all work to be performed, overseeing production and quality of all crews/chemical technicians through daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
Independently check color for health and missing plants and insect and disease control.
Monitors moisture levels of all assigned seasonal color plantings and adjusts irrigation controllers/heads where appropriate.
Assists with taking photos of field performance and cataloging those for future use.
Performs Quality Control Audits on lawn care and full maintenance customers
Actively looks for and closes enhancement opportunities
Supports other departments as needed
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience of plant health care and chemical application is required; Degree in Horticulture is highly desirable
Must have color knowledge and able to easily identify plants
Prior leadership experience is ideal
Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record and ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening
Ability to obtain State OTPS and SLP license
Demonstrates strong communication skills and enjoys multi-tasking and possesses strong organizational skills
Ability to direct and lead crew members and can left at least 50lbs on a regular basis
Proficient with standard office applications and able to use new technologies easily
About Us: ALM Commercial Landscaping presents exciting opportunities for hardworking and dependable team members to join our ranks. As one of Alabama’s largest commercial landscape companies, we take immense pride in offering full-time employment with competitive wages and a range of attractive benefits, including weekly payroll, paid time off, holiday pay, health, dental and vision insurance, and a 401k retirement plan with company match. With year-round work and ample opportunities for growth within the company, we foster an environment where dedication and commitment are recognized and rewarded. Compensation is based on experience, and we eagerly provide paths for advancement to support your professional journey. Join us as we continue to build a thriving community of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering exceptional landscaping services.

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