Lawn Care & Irrigation Helper (FT/PT) - Teed and Brown, Inc. (NEW HAVEN)

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- Lawn Care & Irrigation Helper

- Teed & Brown Inc.

Lawn Care for Your Life!

At Teed & Brown, it is people first. We have a passion for excellence and a drive to be the best. We constantly challenge ourselves as individuals and as an organization. This is truly an all-star team in the lawn care industry.

Teed & Brown is a fast growing, high-end lawn care company servicing Connecticut and Westchester County New York. We offer only the highest level of lawn care services and products. Our process is a year-round comprehensive lawn care system that has been strategically developed from a deep understanding of the environment in which we operate. Our background is based equally on turf science and real world, hands-on experience. The resulting core process is a seven-step program developed to give a lush, beautiful, optimal lawn.

Part of being the best lawn care company means we are looking to hire the best people! We are looking for candidates who are willing to join a fast-paced team and work hard and be willing to get dirty to achieve a common goal – this includes working long hours and Saturdays during certain times of the year. Successful candidates will have significant opportunities for advancement!

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Helpers are expected to have a positive attitude and learn as this is the beginning position. The Helper assists the Lawn Care Supervisor or the Irrigation Install Crew in any way necessary. Under supervision, they are expected to: quickly learn how to: depending on which division they are working for. For the lawn care division, seed, fertilize, clean driveways and walkways, operate walk behind aerators and do related work. For the Irrigation Install crew, dig with hand shovel, lay pipe, retrieve parts, turn off/on valves, clean and organize the van, and do related work. It is also expected that a Helper in the Lawn Care Division will study for and take the CT Pesticide Operator's License within 3 months of being hired.

- No previous experience is required; we will train the successful candidate accordingly. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license, have reliable transportation, be detail oriented, have good problem solving and interpersonal skills, work well with others and can follow oral and written directions.

Qualifications: Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation

Job Benefits:

“Teed & Brown puts their hand out to help you in many different ways...in education...with support and loyalty. They give you that boost to have the confidence that you can be so much more than you thought yourself. Their expectations are high, and they will help you reach them. I never had that with any other company.” David S. , Supervisor

Our benefits include pay raises for acquiring a pesticide license if you do not have one, merit and seasonal completion-based increases, bonuses for new employee referrals, business and turf management industry class/certifications completion garner pay raises. In addition to these, we have Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Days, Paid Vacations, Safety Incentives, Year End Bonuses, Training/Education Seminars/Certifications, Uniform, Retirement Planning

Education in the industry. Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Days, Paid Vacations, Safety Incentives, Year End Bonuses, Training/Education Seminars/Certifications, Uniform Service, Retirement Planning

Date Job is Available: ASAP

Salary & Work Schedule:

- $18.50 - 19.50/hr.+ OT during Spring and Fall Aeration Seasons

- During Spring & Fall Aeration Season expect 6 days a week. During Summer & Winter, expect 5 Days a week. WE Never Work Sundays!

Job Application Instructions:

- Please send Resume to:

- Jay Woodring, Recruitment Director/Agronomist

*Email provided or call 203-788-4713

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Location: Multiple locations

Work Remotely: No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Face Masks are recommended inside buildings, trucks and trailers. Cleaning supplies and protective great is supplied. If you feel sick, we require a Covid-19 test and results before returning to work.

Education: High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience: lawn care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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