Lawn Care Technician / Specialist
About the role
As a Lawn Care Specialist, you will be the face of Naturescape in the field, managing a service route and transforming landscapes across residential and commercial properties. You will perform precision lawn care, aeration, mowing, tree/shrub care and pruning, mosquito control, and in winter, snow removal, while assessing lawn health and communicating clearly with customers to provide expert advice.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the face of the company in the field, managing a service route.
- Perform precision lawn care, lawn aeration, mowing, tree/shrub care and pruning, and mosquito control.
- Assess lawn health and landscape needs, providing clear and kind communication to customers.
- Adapt to seasonal changes, including snow removal and other winter work opportunities.
- Act as a consultant and problem‑solver, building rapport and educating customers on services.
- Pursue personal development through paid training and on‑the‑job learning, working toward state pesticide certification.
- Maintain a safe, drug‑free workplace and follow company safety standards.
Qualifications
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Motivated with a desire to learn and be coached.
- No prior lawn or landscape experience required; paid training provided.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with 200% company match up to 6% of contributions, vested immediately.
- 100% employer‑paid insurance (health, dental, vision, supplemental) during any winter unemployment.
- Path to management in as little as one year (relocation optional).
- Up to 3 weeks of paid time off plus holidays starting in year one.
- Paid training; no experience required.
- Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, supplemental insurance; HRA and HSA; employee discounts.
- Snow removal and other winter work opportunities available to most specialists.
- Typical annual raises.
- Military‑friendly employer willing to work with drill schedules.
- Full‑time, part‑time, and seasonal positions with flexible scheduling.
- Independent work outdoors.
Pay
Starting wage: $19/hour. Expected average earnings: $19–$26/hour. Top earners can earn an additional $15,000+ per year in performance bonuses, with weekly bonus potential and frequent overtime opportunities.
Schedule
Typical schedule: 10‑hour days, 4 days per week (subject to weather and customer needs). Flexible scheduling options are available for full‑time, part‑time, and seasonal roles, with independent outdoor work.