Lawn Care Technician

Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Overtime pay

Job summary

Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape is seeking a Lawn Care Technician in Duluth, Minnesota. This full-time seasonal position offers a pay rate of $18–$23/hour after a 30-day apprenticeship period. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, fertilizing, and managing irrigation systems for residential and commercial properties. Candidates should have 1–2 years of lawn care experience and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of lawn care, landscaping, or groundskeeping experience.
• Knowledge of horticulture, pest management, fertilizers, and irrigation.
• Physically able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, and fertilize scheduled routes.
• Perform routine irrigation system inspections and repairs.
• Communicate professionally with clients and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Lawn care experience

Horticulture knowledge

Operating lawn care equipment

Pest management knowledge

Reliability

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development

Lawn Care Technician — Miller Creek $18–$23/hr | Full-Time Seasonal | Day Shift

Miller Creek is hiring a Lawn Care Technician to help maintain and enhance residential, commercial, and municipal properties throughout the season. You'll be hands‑on every day — mowing, trimming, fertilizing, managing irrigation, and keeping properties looking their best.

What You'll Do

• Mow, trim, edge, fertilize, aerate, and weed on scheduled routes
• Apply fertilizers and herbicides following safety and best practice guidelines
• Perform routine irrigation system inspections, repairs, and adjustments
• Identify and address pest, disease, and drainage issuesOperate and maintain mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other equipment
• Communicate professionally with clients and ensure quality standards are met
• Adapt plans based on weather or changing job site conditions

What We're Looking For

• 1–2 years of lawn care, landscaping, or groundskeeping experience
• Knowledge of horticulture, pest management, fertilizers, herbicides, and irrigation
• Comfortable operating and maintaining lawn care equipment
• Physically able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Organized, reliable, and safety-conscious

What You'll Get

• $18–$23/hr after 30-day apprenticeship period
• Overtime at 1.5x pay — regularly available
• Health insurance
• Safety boot reimbursement
• $500 employee referral bonus
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match after 6 months
• Flexible scheduling with easy time‑off requests
• Minnesota Sick & Safe Time accrual

Schedule

Monday–Friday | Overtime available