Technician I, Lawn

Certus Pest Inc.; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-Home Company Vehicle

Paid Training & Licensing

Full Benefits

Career Growth

Year-Round Work

Job summary

Certus Home Services is hiring a Lawn & Ornamental Technician to manage a daily service route, inspect landscapes for turf and pest concerns, and apply lawn care products safely and on schedule.

The role offers a take-home company vehicle, paid training and licensing support, full benefits, and clear opportunities for career growth within a growing home services family.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with 5+ years of driving experience.
• Able to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Strong work ethic and comfort working independently.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all kinds of weather — because that's where the job happens.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own daily service route and build lasting relationships with customers.
• Inspect lawns and landscapes to identify turf, plant, and pest-related concerns.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pest control products safely, accurately, and according to schedule.
• Educate customers on their lawn and landscape needs and provide knowledgeable recommendations.
• Monitor treatment results and follow up on service needs.
• Maintain accurate service, treatment, and compliance records.
• Properly maintain your company vehicle, equipment, and tools.
• Follow all company safety procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

Driving experience

Work ethic

Independent work

Outdoor work

Education

Lawn & Ornamental license or certification

Job description

Description

Lawn and Ornamental Technician

Lawn & Ornamental Technician – Hiring Immediately | $18–$21/hr + Production + Bonuses | Take-Home Company Vehicle | PURCOR | Responsible Pest Control | Las Vegas Pest Control | Bug Masters | Jarrod’s

Your Route. Your Customers. Your Career.

At Certus Home Services, our Lawn & Ornamental Technicians do more than provide a service — they build relationships with customers and take pride in helping lawns and landscapes look their best.

If you enjoy working outdoors, staying active, working independently, and seeing the results of your work, this could be a great opportunity to build a long‑term career with us.

Certus Home Services is a growing family of home service brands with more than 36 branches across 10 states. As we grow, so do the opportunities for our team members — whether you want to advance as a technician, move into sales or leadership, or explore opportunities across our pest control, lawn, pool, and mosquito control brands.

Why You'll Want This Job

• Competitive Pay: $18–$21/hour base pay, plus production incentives, monthly performance bonuses, and lead-generation bonuses.
• Take-Home Company Vehicle: We provide the vehicle, equipment, uniforms, and tools you need to succeed.
• Paid Training & Licensing Support: We'll provide hands‑on training and help you build the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the role.
• Full Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, Life Insurance, company paid disability, 401(k) with Employer Matching, and PTO.
• Career Growth: Build your career as a Technician with opportunities to advance into more specialized, sales, or leadership roles.
• Stable, Year‑Round Work: Full‑time employment in an essential and growing home services industry.

What You'll Do

• Manage your own daily service route and build lasting relationships with customers.
• Inspect lawns and landscapes to identify turf, plant, and pest‑related concerns.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pest control products safely, accurately, and according to schedule.
• Educate customers on their lawn and landscape needs and provide knowledgeable recommendations.
• Monitor treatment results and follow up on service needs.
• Maintain accurate service, treatment, and compliance records.
• Properly maintain your company vehicle, equipment, and tools.
• Follow all company safety procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

How You'll Know You're Winning

Top technicians hit these marks — and get paid and promoted for it:

• Complete 98%+ of scheduled stops
• Keep documentation 90%+ accurate
• Earn 90%+ customer satisfaction scoresGenerate 8+ qualified leads a month — a direct boost to your paycheck
• Resolve 95%+ of service issues within 24 hours
• Run a zero‑preventable‑incident record

Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Valid driver's license with 5+ years of driving experience
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Strong work ethic and comfort working independently
• Willingness to work outdoors in all kinds of weather — because that's where the job happens

Preferred:

• Lawn & Ornamental license or certification
• Experience in lawn care, pest control, or landscaping
• Familiarity with lawn service equipment and application tools