Lawn Care Technician

Lawn Doctor; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Uniforms

Top Rated Company with Great Company/C

Job summary

Lawn Doctor is seeking a dedicated individual to perform lawn fertilization and aeration, apply pest control products, and prepare seed beds. The role emphasizes customer interaction and maintaining equipment, with a focus on reliability and safety.

Full- and part-time positions available, with opportunities for paid training, driver’s license requirements, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate machinery.
• Ability to meet production goals.
• Be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Fertilize lawns and aerate lawns.
• Apply regulated pest control products to lawns, landscape beds, and trees and shrubs.
• Prepare and seed lawns.
• Maintain appearance of equipment and vehicles.
• Interact respectfully with customers and coworkers.
• Maintain communication with the office throughout the day.
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times.
• Shop work and offer new services to customers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Operate machinery

Meet production goals

Lift 50+ pounds

Pesticide license willingness

Tools

Pesticide applicator tools

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Benefits And Perks

• Monday to Friday 8am-5pm, Saturdays (Voluntary)
• Earned PTO after probation period, Paid Training and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Plus 401K (Company 4% Match)
• Uniforms
• Top Rated Company with Great Company Culture
• Work Outdoors / Independently
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid Training
• Additional Education / Training

Competitive Pay Plus Bonus

$20-$21 per hour depending on experience

Up to $900 in Bonuses, roughly every 6 weeks

Full time and Part time opportunities available

Daily Tasks Include

• Fertilize lawns and Aerate lawns
• Apply other regulated pest control product to lawns, landscape beds, and trees and shrubs
• Prepare and seed lawns
• Maintain the appearance of their assigned equipment and vehicles
• Interact respectfully and positively with customers, the public, and other Lawn Doctor technicians and employees
• Maintain necessary and proper communication with the office throughout the day
• Behave in a professional and courteous manner at all times
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times
• Shop Work
• Offer New Services to Customers
• No mowing!

Requirements

• Willing to receive pesticide applicator license
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate machinery
• Ability to meet production goals
• Be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds

The ideal candidate for this position has a strong work ethic, is interested in learning and growing, a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable transportation to work and good attendance record. No need for experience in the lawn care industry, it is helpful but not needed. The right person who is passionate about communications through phone and email and is willing to learn the Lawn Doctor lawn service features and benefits will get paid very well for utilizing their skills in this role.

Compensation: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour