Lawn Care Technician, Pest Control & Fertilization
Overview
You own lawn health for 500+ properties across the Mid-Atlantic. Apply fertilizer, fungicides, and herbicides with precision, diagnose issues, and sell add-on services. You work solo or with a crew, drive a company truck, and see results daily. Start with paid training and certifications fully covered, grow through mentorship, and promote from within. This role suits those who prefer outdoors, want a clear career path, and take pride in visible, quality work.
What You'll Do9
- 1Apply fertilizer, fungicides, and herbicides using hand and powered equipment on assigned routes.
- 2Perform aeration, seeding, and pest control for lawns, following safety protocols.
- 3Diagnose lawn issues and recommend treatment solutions to customers.
- 4Build relationships with customers, identify service needs, and sell additional services.
- 5Keep properties clean and safe; maintain service records and equipment.
- 6Assist with training new service leaders, sharing best practices.
- 7Drive to properties in a company vehicle, sometimes 8-9 hour shifts.
- 8Obtain and maintain state Department of Agriculture certification within 30 days.
- 9Document services accurately and communicate progress to supervisors.
Requirements8
- 118+ years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
- 2Valid driver's license with a clean record and 1+ years of driving experience.
- 3Obtain applicable state Department of Agriculture certification within 30 days of hire.
- 4Able to drive long distances or 8-9 hour shifts in a company truck/trailer between 6:30am-5:30pm.
- 5Comfortable working outdoors in all conditions and standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, pushing, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds.
- 6Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented with strong work ethic.
- 7Follow safety protocols and comply with federal, state, local laws and company policy.
- 8Maintain clean driving record and valid license throughout employment.
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$40 - $42k per year
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