Plants and Lawn Health Care Specialist

R.P. Marzilli & Company is an award-winning landscape contractor that builds and maintains high-end landscapes in the New England area. Due to ongoing growth, we are seeking an experienced Plants and Lawn Health Care Specialist to join our team.

The Plants and Lawn Health Care Specialist will be responsible for improving or maintaining the aesthetics of each client’s property.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diagnose insect, disease, and fertility issues on a wide variety of trees and shrubs
• Perform applications to improve and maintain the health of plant material using both pesticides and organic materials
• Adhere to best Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices
• Communicate needs of trees and shrubs on specific properties to Division Manager and/or Account Managers
• Routine care and regular calibration of spray truck equipment to ensure accurate applications
• Be adept at following EPA labels and correctly mixing spray tanks for necessary applications each day
• Enter in detailed notes regarding each application including record of material usage into handheld device
• Assist with ornamental tree pruning when needed
• Follow a route to efficiently visit multiple properties each day and effectively complete tasks at each property

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
• Must possess current MA Pesticide Licenses or ability to obtain them prior to employment
• Field experience with comparable position is much preferred
• Degree relevant to the field (plant pathology, arboriculture, etc.) is preferred
• Willingness to work in all types of weather (heat, rain, cold)
• Willingness to work some Saturdays as workload and weather during busiest times of year may dictate
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to stay motivated and work efficiently, often as a one-person crew
• A strong passion for and dedication to enhancing the quality of the plant material on the properties we maintain

The Perks 

• 401(k) plan with company match  
• Medical insurance  
• Dental insurance  
• Vision insurance  
• FSA/HSA  
• PerkSpot  
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance  
• Paid time Off  
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service) 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Employers can only E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.