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Landscape Fert/Chem Technician at Yellowstone Landscape

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Job Description

We are seeking highly professional and skilled Spray Technicians. The Spray Technician will be responsible for delivering and maintaining a healthy dynamic appearance for a variety of turf, shrubs, and trees at different locations.

What would my responsibilities be?

  • Perform chemical and fertilizer applications on assigned high-profile properties.
  • Scout properties beyond assigned needs for any issues. Report to Manager for direction to treat while on-site or future scheduling.
  • Complete a pre-trip inspection report on vehicle, trailers, and equipment daily.
  • Contribute to our safety culture by attending and actively participating in weekly safety trainings. Follow company safety protocols, identify, and communicate safety issues to the team.

Why Join Yellowstone?

  • Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly
  • Benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with a company match
  • Industry-leading safety programs
  • Company provided safety gear
  • Equipped with optimal and most professional equipment
  • High profile customers, worksites, and landscape results -A company that values and appreciates YOU

Requirements

  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
  • Ability to diagnose insect, disease, and weed issues in the field.
  • One year of experience in fertilization and chemicals
  • Must have reliable transportation to the Branch or first job site
  • Safe driving record and ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Report ("MVR") required
  • Strong English communication skills. Spanish a plus

Become part of the team dedicated to Excellence in Commercial Landscaping


Typical mid-level pay: $38k for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$38k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$30k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $54k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options, Remote-capable workers
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+4%
10yr growth
20% work independently—freelance or consulting is viable.
158,200 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: No formal educational credential

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024