Turf Specialist/Agronomist Jobs

By Riviera Country Club, 15 hours ago - Pacific Palisades, California

The Second Assistant / Assistant-in-Training position is an excellent opportunity for growth as a key member of the golf course maintenance team at a top ranked course. As the annual host of the PGA TOUR’s premier event, The Genesis Open, Riviera offers the opportunity to play a vital role in all aspects of PGA tournament preparations. Responsibilities of this position include hand-watering putting surfaces, chemical and fertilizer applications, course set-up, leading small projects, preparing and submitting pesticide use reports, maintaining and ordering inventory of supplies, and disease scouting and sample collection.

By South Jersey Turf Consultants LLC, Saturday at 02:55 PM - Tabernacle, New Jersey

Residential Turf & Plant Care Specialist If you are a turf professional that enjoys a fast paced environment, continued professional growth and striving for perfection, then we have an opportunity for you.  South Jersey Turf Consultants, founded in 2009, believes in utilizing agronomic and horticultural best practices to deliver exceptional results fro our clients. Duties & Responsibilities Perform routine fertilization and pesticide applications on residential lawns as well as commercial and municipal sites.  Tree  and shrub pest knowledge and a general horticultural background are a plus.  Tasks to include, but not limited to:  Top-dressing, aeration, seeding, sodding, turf applications and pest identification.  Perform basic preventative maintenance on all equipment which you use.  All other duties as assigned by management. Requirements Experience:  One year in a similar position or three plus years in the turf fertilization and application industry, with a passion to learn and strive for perfection.  Shrub care and general horticulture experience would be a plus. Physical:  Ability to frequently lift 50 or more pounds.  Stand or walk for 8 or more hours.  Ability to bend, kneel and squat/crouching for long duration.  Twisting, pushing and pulling, while using equipment and hand tools.  Sitting as needed to operate trucks, tractors and other equipment.  Ability to use mechanic's tools, such as, screwdrivers and wrenches. Driver's License:  Clean New Jersey Motor Vehicle license with the ability to pass a required DOT physical.  Class B CDL a plus. Work Hours:  Vary by season of the year. Generally 7:00 am - 3:30 pm plus overtime as required.  Weekend work is required as needed. Environmental and Safety Hazards:  Work predominately outdoors in all climate conditions, hot, cold, rain, etc.  Exposure to noise of equipment, dust and toxic chemicals.  Individuals should be familiar with PPE. Knowledge needed:  General knowledge of turf care with shrub care a plus.  Basic math.  A mechanical aptitude.  Ability to operate:  tractors, aerators, sprayers and a variety of other powered equipment.  A basic understanding of soils, nutrients and pests that impact lawns and shrubs.  Competence with computer software such as MS Office. Licenses:  Possess or ability to obtain the following licenses:  NJ Pesticide operator or applicator in the categories required to perform your job duties.  NJ PROFACT fertilizer applicator license. Desire:  The motivation, drive and determination to be the best in the industry, providing our clients with the highest level of service and performance possible.  This position requires the desire to be part of a fast paced culture of continuous improvement and striving for perfection.

By Bernhard and Company, April 8 - North America, South Carolina

Business Development Manager Turf technologies – North America Sometimes the grass really IS greener – come and join our growing company Specialist in sports turf technology, Bernhard and Company is committed to providing leading turf care solutions to golf course and pitch care specialists worldwide. Bernhard’s turf care solutions are used at prestigious sporting venues around the world. Following the expansion of our activity into supplementary lighting, we have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate professional to grow with the business. The role will be to demonstrate, sell and promote our range of supplementary lighting and turf technologies in North America. As part of the sales team, the Business Development Manager role is responsible for the sale of turf technologies to new and existing customers within their assigned territory. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities Perform professional presentations and demonstrations of company products. Develop and maintain targeted accounts. Overcome objections of prospective customers. Emphasize product features, benefits, value, quote prices, discuss credit terms and prepare sales reports. Build and foster a network of satisfied customer referrals to create new opportunities for revenue growth. Generate and develop new customer accounts to increase revenue, by cold-calling. Actively manage a call schedule to adequately cover assigned territory/customers in a time-efficient manner. Use marketing data to maximize sales efficiency and effectiveness. Maintain accurate records and reports, including but not limited to, weekly expense reports, sales reports, CRM data, etc. Assist in creating request for proposal responses to potential clients. Build and maintain ongoing awareness of new products by monitoring competition through the gathering of current marketplace information on pricing, products, competitor activities, and other research.

By Bernhard and Company, April 8 - ., California

Business Development Manager Turf technologies – North America Sometimes the grass really IS greener – come and join our growing company Specialist in sports turf technology, Bernhard and Company is committed to providing leading turf care solutions to golf course and pitch care specialists worldwide. Bernhard’s turf care solutions are used at prestigious sporting venues around the world. Following the expansion of our activity into supplementary lighting, we have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate professional to grow with the business. The role will be to demonstrate, sell and promote our range of supplementary lighting and turf technologies in North America. As part of the sales team, the Business Development Manager role is responsible for the sale of turf technologies to new and existing customers within their assigned territory. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities Perform professional presentations and demonstrations of company products. Develop and maintain targeted accounts. Overcome objections of prospective customers. Emphasize product features, benefits, value, quote prices, discuss credit terms and prepare sales reports. Build and foster a network of satisfied customer referrals to create new opportunities for revenue growth. Generate and develop new customer accounts to increase revenue, by cold-calling. Actively manage a call schedule to adequately cover assigned territory/customers in a time-efficient manner. Use marketing data to maximize sales efficiency and effectiveness. Maintain accurate records and reports, including but not limited to, weekly expense reports, sales reports, CRM data, etc. Assist in creating request for proposal responses to potential clients. Build and maintain ongoing awareness of new products by monitoring competition through the gathering of current marketplace information on pricing, products, competitor activities, and other research.

By GroundsKeeper, Inc., March 14 - Ashland, Massachusetts

Join a growing company   Seasoned Lawn Care Technician   Get competitive pay, rewarding work, and an exciting opportunity!   ·       A Massachusetts Commercial Applicators (CORE) License or better is required. ·       Three (3) to Five (5) years experience required. ·       DOT health card required. ·       A valid drivers license, with a satisfactory driving record. ·       Independent, able to work alone. ·       Able and willing to work outdoors in all kinds of weather. ·       Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.   This is a full-time year-round position, with snow operations in the winter. Salary: $25 - $29 per hour Benefits: Vacation, sick, health, dental, AFLAC, direct-deposit. Non-smoker. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.   Apply Now!   GroundsKeeper, Inc. located in Ashland, MA. is a regional provider of commercial landscape maintenance, construction, and snow and ice management in the MetroWest and central Massachusetts area.