GROWMARK, Inc.
Location
Bloomington, IL | United States
Job description
Evergreen FS is farmer-owned cooperative serving the needs of customers in McLean, Woodford, Livingston, Dewitt, and Macon counties. We provide our customers with a full range of farm products and services including agronomy, turf, energy, grain marketing, and so much more. Since 1926 our mission has been the same, we strive to build successful business partnerships with customers, employees, and cooperative owners.
With an emphasis on safety, integrity, and teamwork, Evergreen FS provides top customer service for our customers. We are a solution-focused company who is always looking for new ways to enhance our customer’s experience. We know we are stronger by hiring resourceful, proud, and considerate members of our local communities. If you're interested in seeing where you fit in the Evergreen FS family apply now!
OVERVEW
Responsible for tree and shrub diagnostic, monitoring and treating within Evergreen FS territory. Ability to assist in developing new business, serving clients, and growth of tree and shrub territory.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Meet with clients/prospects to evaluate, monitor and diagnose tree and shrub conditions and provide estimates and bids.
Design treatment and maintenance plans for plant health care.
Monitor, diagnose and treat insect and disease, problems.
Complete diagnostic reports and provide comprehensive information for creating an ideal environment for optimum health of landscapes including monitoring, diagnosing and treating insect, disease, weed, and other conditions for client trees and shrubs.
Maintain excellent customer relations and service existing client base while developing territory by identifying and acquiring new clients.
Support and assist with applying fertilizers and pesticides to athletic fields, commercial, municipal, and residential areas according to recommended rates, procedure and following all pesticide labels. Records application data according to regulations and standards.
Sets up material handling, blending, storage, transport and application equipment for blending and delivery of products. Blends products according to recommended rates and procedures.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Responsible for maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and/or servicing location equipment, vehicles, and structures as needed
Follows Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
Performs all other duties as assigned .
REQUIREMENTS
Normally requires an associate degree in horticulture, agriculture, landscape or the equivalent thereof, and 0-2 years of related work experience.
Prefer Certified Arborist designation or ability to obtain Certified Arborist within two years of hire date. Certified Arborist must be maintained through classes and online studies.
Must hold and maintain, or have the ability to obtain, all required pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses or certifications in states where related products are applied. Responsible for renewing licenses or certifications as required and reporting status of licenses or certifications to the Location Manager.
Ability to work extended hours and on-call as business conditions warrant.
Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
Must have or obtain and maintain a CDL license with required endorsements, a satisfactory driving record and valid medical card.
Occasionally exposed or required to:
Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.
Evergreen FS, Inc strives to provide a Total Rewards package that delivers exceptional pay for exceptional performance, recognizes your dedication to our mission and helps us attract and retain the highest caliber of talent. The cornerstone of our benefits package is the defined benefit pension plan along with a 401(k) plan, health and disability insurance, and other voluntary group benefit programs.
Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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