Lawn Technician – Grounds Management

Location: Apex, NC
Company: Bland Landscaping Company

Help us keep landscapes healthy, vibrant, and beautiful year-round. Bland Landscaping is seeking a skilled Lawn Technician with experience in horticultural pest management and a passion for delivering high-quality results. This is a hands-on role in our Grounds Management Division, offering year-round employment, professional development, and the chance to work with a respected industry leader.

Job Summary

The Lawn Technician plays a vital role in maintaining exceptional landscapes through Integrated Pest Management (IPM), horticultural care, and seasonal enhancements. This position combines hands-on fieldwork with planning, safety, and recordkeeping duties.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Safety

• Follow all environmental and public safety practices at all times.

• Maintain chemical storage areas in a clean, organized, and compliant condition.

• Safely operate and drive company trucks (with or without trailers).

• Perform IPM practices according to company standards.

• Assist with snow removal during winter months.

• Participate in seasonal work such as annual flower installations and enhancements.

• Work various shifts (early mornings/evenings) as needed for safety and operational efficiency.

Horticulture & Training

• Identify turf and ornamental pests and determine safe, effective control methods.

• Supervise and train crew members in best practices for horticulture and maintenance.

Customer Service

• Maintain professional communication with clients and the public to address questions or concerns.

Administrative & Recordkeeping

• Complete accurate daily timesheets and required paperwork.

• Keep up-to-date pesticide application records and pest history reports.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Horticultural Pest Management/IPM or equivalent.

• Ability to obtain NC Pesticide Applicator License (Ground Applicator – Sub Class L Turf & Ornamental) within 90 days of hire.

• Ability to obtain additional pesticide specialty licenses as required.

• Valid NC Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

• Ability to pass a background check.

• Must be able to bend, stoop, and work outside in all weather conditions.

• Comfortable working around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks.

• Ability to read and understand pesticide labels and follow safe mixing/application procedures.

• Must adhere to Bland Landscaping’s uniform policy and maintain a professional, clean appearance.

• Must comply with company policies and demonstrate a commitment to excellence.

Why Join Bland Landscaping?

• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications.

• Year-round employment with seasonal variety.

• Opportunities for career advancement and paid training in horticulture, IPM, and leadership.

• Supportive, safety-focused team environment.

Apply today and grow your career with a company that values quality, safety, and professional development.

• Ability to obtain NC Pesticide Applicators License (Ground Applicator, Sub Class l turf and Ornamental) within 90 days of employment in this position.
• Ability to obtain other Pesticide specialty licenses.
• Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns and other environmental risks
• Must be able to read and understand standard Pesticide Labeling and perform proper procedures for mixing,
• Must adhere to Bland landscaping uniforms and present yourself in a clean and polite manner
• Must have valid NC Driver’s license and maintain a good driving record

• Must comply with Bland’s policies and procedures/demonstrate Bland’s commitment to excellence
• Ability to pass a background check is required.