Grounds Maintenance Turf Technician / Landscaper
Scotts Miracle-Gro

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

USA Technician, Landscape Services - 20005166

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company in Marysville Ohio is seeking qualified/motivated individuals to join our Corporate Services Team as a Grounds Maintenance Landscape/Turf Technician.

What you'll do in this role:

• This is a Full Time position for an associate to support and assist our Landscape Services Crew at our World Headquarters and R&D grounds located in Marysville Ohio.
  
• This position will share the responsibilities of practicing and sustaining high quality turf and grounds maintenance standards in the following areas:
  
  • Priority lawns and landscapes
    
  • R&D lawns, plots, beds and other research areas
    
  • Onsite irrigation systems
    
  • Interior plantscapes
    
  • Aquatic ponds and streams
    
  • Control product application
    
  • Snow and Ice removal
    
  • Holiday decorations
    
  • Equipment care and maintenance
    
  • R&D Tours/Corporate Events Support
    
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
    

Typical tasks include but are not limited to:

• Priority lawns and landscapes
  
  • Mowing, edging & trimming
    
  • Foliage/plant care
    
  • Tree & shrub removal
    

• R&D lawns, plots, beds and all other research areas
  
  • Mowing and trimming
    
  • Irrigation Scheduling
    
• Onsite irrigation systems
  
  • Operation and troubleshooting
    
• Interior plantscapes
  
  • Assist in maintaining indoor plants throughout multiple buildings on site
    
  • Prune, water and change out plants
    
• Aquatic ponds and streams
  
  • Maintain waterways for general cleanliness, drainage and irrigation usage
    
• Control product application
  
  • Perform periodic applications of control products including Fungicides, Insecticides, Herbicides and Fertilizer
    
  • Practice required safety protocols when handling, applying and storing control products
    
  • Perform required ODA record keeping of all applications
    
• Snow and Ice removal
  
  • Perform timely removal of snow from specified areas using snow plows, shovels, loaders and rotary brooms.
    
  • Apply ice/snow melt products as prescribed and needed
    
  • Maintain sidewalk salt boxes
    
• Holiday decorations
  
  • Assist with installation and take down of seasonal holiday decorations at multiple onsite facilities
    
• Equipment care and maintenance
  
  • Perform daily maintenance checks and safety verifications on equipment in use
    
• R&D Tours/Corporate Events Support
  
  • Assist in the setup, operations and teardown of various events
    
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager
  
  • The Landscape Services group is part of the Facilities Division and will be called on from time to time to help in other areas as needed
    

What you'll need to be successful:

• Prioritize, collaborate and problem solve
  
• Manage multiple tasks and be detail oriented
  
• Communication - clear, concise, timely and privately
  
• Accountability - work at times is performed in a self-managed environment
  
• Relationship Building - work with fellow associates
  
• Innovative - bring forth new ideas and improved ways to help improve the way the department functions
  
• Passionate - be engaged and work enthusiastically towards yours and company's goals
  

Education & Experience

• ODA Licensed Pesticide Applicator - possess or obtains a license with categories 3, 6 & 8 within 3 months of hire
  
• Working towards High School Graduate, Vocational or Degree in Turf/Landscape/Agriculture Technologies or similar
  
• Prefer a minimum 2 years' experience working in landscape, irrigation, golf course, lawn care, agriculture or similar
  
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What we do for you (just to list a few cool ones):
• Offer extremely competitive benefits including Health, Dental and Vision coverage.
• 401K match (up to 7.5%). No waiting period on vesting or match.
• Discounted stock purchasing program (15% discount).
• 13 paid holidays and a generous vacation policy.
• Onsite wellness center which includes: 24,000 sq. ft. fitness center, Walgreens pharmacy and Doctor's office. OR [IF FIELD BASED POSITION REPLACE WITH - Fitness Club Reimbursement ($350) ]
• Nutrition reimbursement program (up to $200 per associate and per spouse)
• Beautiful campus and corporate offices designed like a log cabin [REMOVE THIS IF IT'S A FIELD BASED POSITION]
• Our commitment to diversity and inclusion includes employee resource groups: Scotts Women's Network, Scotts Black Employee Network, Scotts Veterans Network, GroPride Network, Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), TREE (Together Respecting, Empowering, and Encouraging Families) and Scotts Young Professionals

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $44,900.00 - $52,800.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel...

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and visioncoverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%)as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more
  
• We know ourtalent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization's success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It's much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.
  
• We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
  
• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women's Network, Scotts Black Employees' Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.
  
• Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.
  

Not interested in this role? Stay up to date on future opportunities by joining our ScottsMiracle-Gro and Hawthorne Gardening talent communities.

Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

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Notification to Agencies:

Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.

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