Lawn Care Professional

Lawn Doctor; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Company vehicle during the workday

Training & development

Free uniforms

Employee discounts

Competitive salary

Group life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Lawn Doctor of Northeastern Illinois & Southwestern Wisconsin is hiring a Lawn Care Technician. You’ll apply fertilizer, weed control, aeration, and seeding on residential properties, running a daily route and documenting services. This is a full-time seasonal position with hands-on training, overtime during peak season, and opportunities for advancement.

A valid driver’s license and ability to lift 50+ lbs are required. Company vehicle provided during the workday.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors in all weather.
• Reliable and shows up ready to work.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizer, weed control, aeration, and seeding services.
• Run a daily route and complete scheduled applications.
• Work outdoors on residential properties.
• Communicate with customers professionally.
• Use a mobile app to document services.
• Spot lawn issues and recommend solutions.
• Keep equipment and vehicles clean and organized.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Able to lift 50+ lbs

Reliable

Communication skills

Customer service

Job description

Responsive recruiter

Benefits

• Company parties
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

$20–$25/hr+ | Weekly Bonuses | Commission | Full-Time | Work Outdoors

Lawn Doctor of Northeastern Illinois & Southwestern Wisconsin

Like working outdoors, staying active, and seeing real results from your work?

Join Lawn Doctor as a Lawn Care Technician and help customers achieve thick, green, weed‑free lawns they’re proud of.

This is a full‑time seasonal position with strong earning potential, hands‑on training, and real opportunities to grow into higher‑level roles.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay (Tier Program)
• Weekly bonuses + commissions on upsells
• Overtime opportunities during peak season
• Paid training & certifications
• Company vehicle during the workday
• Opportunities for advancement
• Supportive, team‑first environment

Growth Opportunities

• Senior Technician (Higher Pay Tiers)
• Specialty Treatment Technician
• Route Leader
• Training or Leadership Roles

We believe in promoting from within.

Schedule

• Full‑time, seasonal
• Monday – Friday
• Some Saturdays during peak season
• Early morning start times
• Consistent hours + overtime available

What You’ll Do

• Apply fertilizer, weed control, aeration, and seeding services
• Run a daily route and complete scheduled applications
• Work outdoors on residential properties
• Communicate with customers professionally
• Use a mobile app to document services
• Spot lawn issues and recommend solutions
• Keep equipment and vehicles clean and organized

What We’re Looking For

• Valid driver’s license with clean record
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and work outdoors in all weather
• Reliable and shows up ready to work
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail

No Experience Required — We Train You.

This is not a desk job.

You’ll be outside, moving all day, and working in the elements.

But if you like staying active, working independently, and seeing the results of your work every day — you’ll love it.

About Lawn Doctor

Lawn Doctor of Northeastern Illinois & Southwestern Wisconsin has been serving customers since 2002. What started as a one‑man operation has grown into a 25‑person team focused on one goal:

Making people proud of their lawns and their community.

Great fit for people who enjoy outdoor work, hands‑on jobs, and staying active throughout the day.

Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Our Franchisees Need People Like You

Here at Lawn Doctor, we have a very simple approach to our work—be safe, have fun, and change the world one lawn at a time. It’s the kind of approach that, not surprisingly, has led us to the highest customer satisfaction and retention rates in the industry.

Lawn Doctor locations across the country offer phenomenal employment opportunities.* Whether you’re an experienced lawn care technician or just starting out on your career path, all you need is a passion for success and a strong work ethic to be a candidate to join your local Lawn Doctor franchise. No matter the task, our independent operators know that every Lawn Doctor employee plays an important role in providing customers with the great results they expect, while making the local community a little happier. Your work will never go unappreciated.

Since each of our franchises is locally owned, you’ll get to work for and with people in your area and become part of a close‑knit Lawn Doctor family. If you enjoy working outdoors, being largely self‑directed with little supervision, and would like a chance to help make the world a greener place, we would love to talk to you.

We appreciate your interest and hope to have you on board a local franchise team as soon as possible.

• All Lawn Doctor locations are independently owned and operated. All positions identified here are positions offered by individual Lawn Doctor franchisees.