Residential Lawn Specialist/Aerator

TruGreen Limited Partnership; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Weekly pay

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

TruGreen is hiring a Residential Lawn Care Technician in Rochester Hills, MI. You will manage an assigned route, apply lawn treatments, and build customer relationships while delivering excellent service.

Paid training, company-paid certification, and a strong benefits package support your development. This role offers weekly pay, overtime during peak season, and opportunities to advance within TruGreen's nationwide lawn care network.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old at hire.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass MVR and background check.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card.
• English fluency in reading, writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Drive a company vehicle on an assigned route (DOT certification may be required).
• Apply lawn care treatments to residential and commercial properties.
• Identify customer needs and recommend solutions/additional services.
• Manage route and customer info using a tablet.
• Build relationships with customers and deliver exceptional service.
• Work outdoors in a fast-paced, independent environment.

Skills

Driver's license

English fluency

Background check

Customer-focused

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tablet

Job description

2711 Commerce Drive, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309

Job Description

Residential Lawn Care Technician

Rochester Hills, MI (Commerce Drive)

Paid Training | Weekly Pay | Career Growth | Work Outdoors

If you enjoy working outdoors, staying active, managing your own route independently, and taking pride in seeing the results of your work every day, this could be the perfect career for you.

Our Rochester Hills team proudly serves homeowners across the Troy, Bloomfield Hills, from Royal Oak and Madison Heights to Southfield, Ferndale, and surrounding communities. You'll help create beautiful, healthy lawns while building a career with a company that invests in your success.

No lawn care experience? No problem. We'll provide paid training, hands-on coaching, and company-paid certification so you can build the skills needed to succeed.

What's In It for You?

• Hourly pay starting at $18.00/hr (higher starting pay for licensed candidates)
• Performance Bonus and Commission Opportunities
• Overtime opportunities during peak season
• Paid training and company-paid state certification if applicable
• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match - benefits eligibility at 30 days
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee discounts
• Clear career development opportunities
• Supportive local team and leadership

What You'll Do

• Drive a company vehicle on an assigned route (must be able to become DOT certified)
• Applying lawn care treatments to residential and commercial properties
• Identify customer needs and recommend solutions and additional services
• Managing your route and customer information using a tablet
• Building relationships with customers and delivering exceptional service
• Work outdoors in a fast-paced, independent environment safely.

What To Expect

• Walking an average 10-12 miles outdoors throughout the day
• Lifting and moving materials up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Operating equipment safely
• Serving multiple customers each day

What You'll Need

• Must be at least 19 years old at the time of hire
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work
• Ability to pass MVR and comfortable consenting to a criminal background check
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• High school diploma or GED
• Reliable, self-motivated, customer-focused mindset
• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently

Why TruGreen?

For more than 50 years, TruGreen has helped homeowners achieve healthier, greener lawns. As a Residential Lawn Care Technician, you'll make a visible impact in the communities you serve while building relationships with customers who count on your expertise throughout the growing season.

You'll be supported by leaders who understand the role because many of them started in positions just like this one and have grown their careers with TruGreen.

Backed by the resources, training, and stability of the nation's largest lawn care provider, you'll have the support of a local team that is invested in your success. As the Official Lawn Care Provider of the PGA TOUR, TruGreen brings industry-leading expertise, innovation, and proven results to every lawn we service. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next opportunity, you'll have the tools, support, and advancement opportunities to grow with us.

TruGreen is proud to affirm our commitment to hiring veterans. We recognize and appreciate the exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the workforce. By fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, we aim to leverage the unique experiences of veterans, creating a richer, more dynamic workplace.

This range is based on the qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, training, and other considerations permitted by law. Factors that may be used when making an offer may include a candidate's skills, experience, and geographic location, the expected quality and quantity of work, and internal pay alignment, as needed. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the pay range. The upper end of the range will generally be reserved for candidates with extensive experience. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and Company-matching 401(k) in additi

You MUST BE physically located in the United States while performing this job.

Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English is required.

If you're looking for competitive earnings, independence, career growth, and the opportunity to make a difference in neighborhoods across Rochester Hills, we'd love to meet you.