Lawn Care Technician

Native Pest Management; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401k with company matching

Paid time off and holidays

Bonus/commission opportunities

Paid training

Company vehicle with gas card

Company iPhone

Employee discounts

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Native Pest Management is seeking a motivated Lawn Care Technician to manage your own route, treating residential and commercial properties and meeting with customers throughout Florida. The role emphasizes hands-on work, problem solving, and building relationships through service and lawn care education.

You will diagnose issues, apply treatments, and communicate best practices to customers, supported by a comprehensive benefits package and paid training.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Florida driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Minimum relevant experience as Lawn Care Technician at a pest control company or similar role.
• Previous customer service experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule.
• Excellent reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and basic math skills.
• Pass pre-employment screening including background check, driving record, and credential verification.
• Physical requirements include handling hoses, equipment and chemicals and outdoor work in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own route and provide high-quality treatments to residential and commercial properties.
• Meet with customers, diagnose lawn issues, and apply treatments to achieve a healthy lawn.
• Educate customers on lawn care best practices and services while delivering great service.

Skills

Customer service

Outdoor work

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Who We Are:

Native Pest Management is a local, family-owned business providing pet-friendly and environmentally responsible pest control services across Florida. We take pride in using safe, ethical practices and go above and beyond to exceed customer expectations every day. We are proud to have earned a place on the Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest Growing Companies in the United States from 2021 to 2025, as well as the 2021 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics. These recognitions reflect our commitment to quality and integrity in everything we do. Additional recognitions include:

• Recognized in the PCT Top 100 as one of the largest and fastest-growing pest control companies in North America
• Named to the Gator100 List of fastest-growing Gator-led companies four years in a row, ranking No. 24 in 2025
• Ranked #1 Pest Control Company in Florida by Top Rated Local™ based on more than 10,000 five-star reviews
• Winner of the 2023 FLCAJ Readers’ Choice Platinum Award for pest control services

Your Opportunity:

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in transforming lawns, and thrives on helping others? We’re looking for a motivated Lawn Care Technician to join our team!

In this role, you will manage your own route, providing high-quality treatments to residential and commercial properties. You’ll work independently throughout the day, meeting with customers, diagnosing issues, and applying treatments to help them achieve a healthy, green lawn. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and building relationships with customers through great service and lawn care education.

What We Offer:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. We cover 80% of the individual-only premiums (60% for dependents) for health, dental, and vision and offer life insurance at no cost to you!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer you and your immediate family access to an EAP with resources for managing stress, mental health, financial guidance, and other life events. This program has 24/7 access with app support.
• 401k with up to 4% company matching
• 2 weeks of paid time off in your first year, 6 paid holidays, and 1 paid floating holiday
• We offer a competitive pay structure that may include bonus/commission opportunities!
• Paid training program and company-paid licensure
• We provide the tools you’ll need, including a company vehicle for business use with a gas card and a company iPhone (at no cost to you!)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus ($2,000)

Requirements:

• You must possess a valid Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Minimum relevant experience as a Lawn Care Technician at a pest control company or similar role is required for this position.
• Previous customer service experience is highly preferred
• Ability to work a full time schedule
• Excellent reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and basic math skills
• You must successfully pass all pre-employment screening that includes reviewing criminal history, driving record, verification of work history, and verification of academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
• Physical Requirements: This role requires pulling a 400ft spray hose, loading and unloading equipment and chemicals in excess of 50lbs to and from trucks and storage areas, and working primarily outdoors in potential adverse weather conditions.

Why Native Pest Management:

• At Native Pest Management, we focus on creating long-term careers for our employees with clear paths for growth. Our goal is to become the largest privately held pest control company in Florida, which will continue to open doors for advancement.
• With over 10,000 five-star reviews across platforms like Google, Yelp, and Angie’s List, our team takes pride in delivering exceptional service that keeps customers coming back and referring us to others. That reputation is a direct reflection of the hard work and professionalism of our staff.
• The pest management industry is rapidly expanding and offers a recession-resistant career path.
• We are committed to providing valuable, comprehensive, and affordable benefits to our employees. Each year, we review our programs to ensure they continue to meet these goals and support our team’s evolving needs. We’re committed to your success now and in the future.

Military veterans are encouraged to apply!

Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus but not required

What to Expect During the Hiring Process:

Once you submit your application, our HR team may reach out for an initial phone or Zoom interview. Candidates who move forward may then be invited to an additional follow-up interview, either via Zoom or in person at one of our nearby offices.

Background Check Statement:

Native Pest Management conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, drug screen, clean driving record review, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Native Pest Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal or Florida law.

Employment requires current eligibility to legally work in the United States.