Senior Lawn Care Technician

$22-28 hour + Performance Pay

Job Description:

The Senior Lawn Care Technician will be responsible for their own route in which they will analyze turf and ornamental conditions and apply the appropriate products.

Successful candidates will have a high attention to detail, a growth mindset, and a focus on exceptional customer service.

This role is well suited for someone who is looking to be a part of a fast growing locally owned business with the potential to grow into a larger leadership role in the future.

Who We Are:

Lawn Squad of Chicago’s North Shore is a locally owned and operated company that specializes in numerous facets of lawncare including fertilization, weed and pest control, and aeration and seeding.

At Lawn Squad, we take pride in helping properties look and feel their best. Our team strives to deliver results that keep lawns healthy and safe throughout every season. We make it a point to treat our customers’ properties like our own and ensure that the end result not only meets but exceeds their expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are NOT limited to:

• Serving a territory of residential and commercial customers
• Providing professional lawn care with a focus on excellent customer service
• Proper application techniques and compliance with State Department of Agriculture standards, rules, and regulations
• Completion of required paperwork
• Loading assigned vehicle
• Maintaining a clean vehicle and equipment
• Assist in the training of new lawn technicians

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience in lawn care
• Must be willing to work Monday through Friday, and some Saturdays
• Have valid state driver’s license with less than 4 points
• Be able to drive a truck/van and a pull-behind trailer
• Be willing to work in a variety of weather conditions
• Able to lift 50 lbs. or more comfortably

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing exceptional customer experience
• Steel Green or similar ride-on application equipment experience
• Active Illinois pesticide applicator license

Desired Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Able to work in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
• Basic computer knowledge
• Good communication skills
• High motivation to learn and succeed
• Must be dependable
• Self-motivated
• Goal-oriented

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Ride-On Application Equipment
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing retirement plan (after 1 year of service)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. This position is very physical. You may be required to lift 50 to 75 lbs. repeatedly during a shift. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of their position. Performance of the duties for this position will require that the employee use riding or walking equipment to treat the customers’ lawns and around their homes. As a Lawn Technician, you will be required to pay attention to your surroundings. All Lawn Squad technicians do their best to NOT cause any damage or harm to a customer’s property. Because we work in an industry that routinely deals with Mother Nature, Residential Lawn Technicians must be willing to work in a variety of weather conditions.

**This job description is in no way to be construed as a commitment-to-hire, a legal contract, nor a guarantee of employment. This job description only details the major duties that the position is responsible for. There may be times when there will be other duties given to the employee. Employment with Lawn Squad is an “at will” relationship.

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Lawn care: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Active Illinois pesticide applicator license (Required)

Work Location: In person