Lawn Care Technician / Specialist

About the role

Naturescape of Wausau, WI is seeking to hire a Lawn Care Specialist to provide outstanding services for residential and commercial properties. Join a stable, family‑owned business where you’ll be a valued member of a close‑knit team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a service route and transform landscapes across the service area
• Perform precision lawn care, lawn aeration, mowing, tree/shrub care and pruning, and mosquito control
• Provide snow removal and other winter work when needed
• Assess lawn health and landscape needs, communicating clearly with customers
• Act as a consultant and problem‑solver, building rapport and ensuring customer confidence
• Adapt to seasonal changes and varying weather conditions

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Motivated with a desire to learn (no prior lawn or landscape experience required)

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem‑solving and customer‑service orientation
• Adaptability and willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions
• Team‑oriented mindset and eagerness to learn by doing

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 200% company match up to 6% of contributions, vested immediately
• 100% of insurance premiums paid during any winter unemployment
• Path to management in as little as one year (especially for those willing to relocate)
• Up to 3 weeks of paid time off plus holidays starting in year one
• Paid training; no prior experience required
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance; HRA and HSA options
• Employee discounts
• Snow removal and other winter work opportunities
• Typical annual raises
• Military‑friendly employer willing to work with drill schedules
• Flexible scheduling – full‑time, part‑time, and seasonal positions available
• Independent work outdoors

Pay

• Starting wage: $19 per hour
• Expected average earnings: $19–$26 per hour
• Top performers can earn an extra $15,000+ per year in performance bonuses
• Weekly bonus potential – most specialists receive a bonus each week
• Frequent overtime opportunities

Schedule

• Typical schedule: 10‑hour days, 4 days per week (subject to weather and customer needs)
• Flexible scheduling – full‑time, part‑time, and seasonal roles