Plant Manager jobs in Stamford, CT

Plant and Lawn Healthcare Technician (Pesticide Application)

$22 - $25/hour depending on licensing/experience

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Join the most experienced, respected, and established company of our type in the Northeast! Other companies try to imitate us but none can come close. You can be proud to say, "I work for Glengate Company"!

Are you looking for a career with a company that is GROWING and REWARDS highly motivated individuals? At Glengate, if you have the right attitude and a strong work ethic, you will find an environment with strong growth potential. This is a full-time opportunity that pays competitive hourly wages with benefits. Glengate is located in Wilton, however, work is at properties in lower Fairfield/New Haven/Westchester County. Visit us at www.glengatecompany.com to see our portfolio of services.

Here’s the top 5 reasons to join our team!

* Competitive salaries

* Great benefits – everyone is eligible for paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), 401K plan with company match, employee referral program, annual company bonus, annual summer picnic, team events, and paid annual shutdown. Many positions (30 hours/week or more) are eligible for additional benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurances and other offerings.

* Lots of training and development opportunities to move your career forward

* Friendly and supportive team environment

* Work with state-of-the-art technology and equipment

Job Description: The Plant and Lawn Health Care Technician will assist to:

• Implement our Regular & Organic Plant and Lawn Health Care program on high-end residential properties in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut and Westchester County, New York.
• Inspect landscape plantings and turf, diagnose insect, disease and cultural problems and apply treatments.
• Evaluate new properties and suggest an IPM program.
• Communicate with clients both verbally and in writing.

Job Requirements: The successful candidate should possess:

• 1-3 years of field experience and/or a background in organic property management.
• Have or be able to obtain Connecticut pesticide applicators license within 30 days of employment.
• Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) certified or able to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to perform independently without direct supervision.
• Driver’s license.

Glengate is an award-winning company celebrating 50 years of exceptional design/build projects and 5-star property and pool maintenance, specializing in one of a kind swimming pools and landscapes and fulfilling our client’s dreams. We are a many-faceted and multi-cultural organization employing 200 people of diverse roles, skill sets, experience, and nationalities. Located just 40 minutes outside of New York City, our employees have worked for Glengate for years – even decades – enabling us to stand behind our work with an unparalleled lifetime guarantee.