Landscape Technician

Landscape Technician

Details about this Career

This is a full-time, year-round position.

Weller Brothers provides the highest quality landscape design, construction and maintenance services to clients in Sioux Falls and the surrounding communities.  Because we are growing, we are looking for a motivated and passionate Landscape Technician to become part or our team.  

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Assist with construction/installation of landscape
  • Take direction from jobsite foreman
  • Communicate with jobsite foreman and landscape designer to make sure the job is getting done to Weller Brothers quality standards and on time
  • Ability to adapt and preform other landscape crewman duties as neede

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive wages for the best talent and for individuals who want to advance their career
  • Simple IRA with company Match
  • Year-round employment
  • Ample overtime during the summer work season
  • Advancement opportunities available
  • All job inquiries and interviews will be kept completely confidential

Job Requirements

  • Ability to communicate with the job-site foreman in professional courteous manner
  • Ability to take constructive criticism
  • General knowledge and experience in operating common landscape equipment
  • Reliable transportation to and from work
  • Team Player
  • Self-starter
  • Ability to lift 80 pounds
  • Willingness to work long hours to get the job done on time

The Weller Brothers Way

Our Mission and Roots guide us in our decision and actions every day. They are not just written words; they are our culture.

Why Work Here?

You can work anywhere. So why work at Weller Brothers?

You can be somebody here, and we believe that we are the best employer in the Midwest.

Landscape Enhancement Foreman

Details about this Career

The primary responsibility of the Enhancement Foreman is to lead and perform a variety of duties to grow, maintain, and care for all types of plants and landscapes in a variety of settings. 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day crew tasks including but not limited to fertilizer and chemical applications, lawn mowing, power raking, irrigation installation and repair, landscape bed maintenance, perimeter pest control applications, spring and fall cleanups, and other lawn and landscape maintenance tasks.
  • Communicate with customers in a professional manner.  Use knowledge of turf grass and landscape industry to inform and educate customers.
  • Must be legally licensed with a state-specific applicator’s license.
  • Acquires and stores pesticide and herbicide solutions; mixes or dilutes specified chemicals or materials according to directions and applies them at the recommended rate.
  • Able to use outdoor maintenance and power equipment, a variety of hand tools, and legally operate a motor vehicle.
  • Willingness to work as part of a team or alone, in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor on a daily basis.
  • Installs, adjusts, and performs minor repairs on application equipment.
  • Instruct team members, as required, in applying sprays, dust, and other materials.
  • Follow all policies as specified in the Employee Handbook
  • Retain, label, and submit all receipts timely and accurately.
  • Commit the hours necessary to make sure the job is done to satisfaction.
  • Make decisions that are in the best interest of the company.
  • Assist in maintaining all Weller Brothers equipment.
  • Snow removal
  • Other duties as needed to help drive and fulfill the Weller Brothers Mission.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Simple IRA with company match
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Year-round employment
  • Ample overtime during the summer work season

Job Requirements

  • Ability to work and communicate professionally with customers and team members
  • Superior customer service skills
  • Lead by example
  • Manage and train new team members.
  • Timely input of hours on LMN software to ensure accurate payroll processing.
  • Hold team members accountable for being to work on time and doing their respective duties
  • Hold team members accountable for proper care of company-issued tools and equipment 
  • Proficient computer knowledge
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Strong attention to detail

Education and Experience

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • High school diploma/GED required
  • A degree in Horticulture preferred

One year experience preferred but not required.

The Weller Brothers Way

Our Mission and Roots guide us in our decision and actions every day. They are not just written words; they are our culture.

Why Work Here?

You can work anywhere. So why work at Weller Brothers?

You can be somebody here, and we believe that we are the best employer in the Midwest.

Irrigation Specialist – Relocation Assistance Available

Irrigation Specialist – Relocation Assistance Available

Details about this Career

Weller Brothers provides the highest quality landscape design and lawn maintenance services to customers in the Midwest. We are looking for a motivated and passionate Irrigation Service Technician to become part of our team.

All job inquiries and interviews will be kept completely confidential.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Technician Duties

  • Install and test new underground sprinkler systems
  • Troubleshoot and repair problems with sprinkler systems
  • Provide system start­ups, checks, and winterizations
  • Maintain overall operation of the irrigation systems for customers.
  • Communicate with customers in a professional manner
  • Restock service vehicles/trailers with parts accurately and efficiently daily
  • Ability to adapt and perform other irrigation-related duties as needed

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive wages for the best talent and for individuals who want to advance their career
  • Ample overtime during work season
  • 401K with 3% company match
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Year-­round employment
  • Excellent advancement opportunities
  • Paid holidays and paid time off

Job Requirements

  • 3 or more years of experience in the Irrigation field
  • Must be able to work 5-6 days a week
  • Eagerness, ability, and willingness to learn
  • Ability to communicate with customers professionally and regularly to answer questions and solve problems
  • Significant knowledge and experience in operating common irrigation equipment
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Exceptional leadership skills
  • Perform physical tasks on the job site for at least one hour per day, including heavy lifting
  • Hold teammates accountable for timeliness, professionalism, and attention to detail
  • Willingness to work long hours to get the job done on time

The Weller Brothers Way

Our Mission and Roots guide us in our decision and actions every day. They are not just written words; they are our culture.

Why Work Here?

You can work anywhere. So why work at Weller Brothers?

You can be somebody here, and we believe that we are the best employer in the Midwest.

Fertilizer Specialist – Relocation Assistance Available!

Fertilizer Specialist – Relocation Assistance Available!

Details about this Career

Weller Brothers provides the highest quality landscape design and lawn maintenance services to customers in the Midwest. We are looking for a motivated and passionate Fertilizer Specialist to become part of our team.

All job inquiries and interviews will be kept completely confidential.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Applicator

  • Maintain and apply fertilizers and chemicals to lawns, landscape plants and trees
  • Identify and diagnose turf and landscape plant issues and diseases. Recommend treatments and repairs as needed to customers
  • Restock service vehicles/trailers accurately and efficiently daily
  • Hold teammates accountable for timeliness, professionalism, and attention to detail
  • Ability to adapt and perform other lawn maintenance related duties as needed
  • Manage and track daily route
  • Communicate with customers in a professional manner
  • Willingness to work long hours to get the job done on time

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive wages for the best talent and for individuals who want to advance their career
  • Simple IRA with company match
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Year-round employment
  • Excellent advancement opportunities
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Ample overtime during the summer work season

Job Requirements

  • Turf Management or similar degree or 3+ years of experience in the fertilizer/chemical applications field
  • Pesticide Applicators License required
  • Must be able to work 5-6 days a week
  • Eagerness, ability, and willingness to learn
  • Ability to communicate with customers professionally and regularly to answer questions and solve problems
  • Significant knowledge and experience in operating common fertilization/chemical application equipment
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Exceptional leadership skills
  • Perform physical tasks on the job site for at least one hour per day, including heavy lifting

The Weller Brothers Way

Our Mission and Roots guide us in our decision and actions every day. They are not just written words; they are our culture.

Why Work Here?

You can work anywhere. So why work at Weller Brothers?

You can be somebody here, and we believe that we are the best employer in the Midwest.

Tree Care Specialist

Details about this Career

This is an entry-level arborist position that requires some tree identification knowledge. If you are hard-working, reliable, and willing to learn, this could be your way into a fast-growing career. You must be able to lift 50lbs and work outdoors for 8-10 hours each day. Your on-site trainer will help you obtain the knowledge to professionally care for trees. Along with this, you will learn the correct protocol to spray, inject and soil drench products related to plant health care. We will help you study to obtain a chemical applicators license and then provide study material to become an ISA certified arborist. As you can see, we’re ready to help the right person succeed.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Simple IRA with company match

Job Requirements

  • Complete day-to-day tasks including but not limited to pruning, trimming, cutting, chemical applications, and other lawn and landscape maintenance tasks
  • Communicate with customers in a professional manner. Use knowledge of the landscape industry to inform and educate customers
  • Must be able to obtain a state-specific applicators license
  • Acquires and stores pesticide and herbicide solutions; mixes or dilutes specified chemicals or materials according to directions and applies them at the recommended rate
  • Able to use outdoor maintenance and power equipment, variety of hand tools, and legally operate a motor vehicle
  • Willingness to work as part of a team or alone, in all weather conditions
  • Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor on a daily basis
  • Installs, adjusts, and performs minor repairs on equipment
  • Follow all policies as specified in the Employee Handbook
  • Commit the hours necessary to make sure the job is done to satisfaction
  • Make decisions that are in the best interest of the company
  • Assist in maintaining all Weller Brothers equipment
  • Superior customer service skills
  • Ability to work and communicate professionally with customers and team members
  • Snow removal
  • Other duties needed to help drive and fulfill the Weller Brothers Mission

Candidate Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • High school diploma/GED required
  • One year experience preferred but not required
  • Tree and plant ID preferred but not required

The Weller Brothers Way

Our Mission and Roots guide us in our decision and actions every day. They are not just written words; they are our culture.

Why Work Here?

You can work anywhere. So why work at Weller Brothers?

You can be somebody here, and we believe that we are the best employer in the Midwest.