Lawn Care Technician / Specialist

Naturescape of Davenport, IA is seeking a Lawn Care Specialist to provide outstanding services for residential and commercial properties.

About Naturescape

Naturescape is a family-owned company 100% committed to making customers happy with lawn and landscape care. Founded in Appleton, WI in 1986, we guarantee satisfaction and offer affordable prices. With 38 locations across the Midwest and South, we credit our success to our outstanding team. We prioritize employee satisfaction, fostering a team culture where management supports training and success. We are a drug-free workplace with safe and healthy working conditions.

Pay & Compensation

• Starting Wage: $20/hr
• Expected Average: $20/hr - $27/hr
• Top Earners: Earn an extra $15,000+ per year in performance bonuses
• Weekly Bonus Potential: Most specialists earn a bonus every week
• $750 bonus at 4 months if already licensed in Core & 3T at time of hire
• Fully licensed professionals in Iowa (Core and 3T) eligible for a $750 bonus after 4 months
• Overtime opportunities frequently available

Benefits

• 401K with 200% company match up to 6%, vested immediately
• 100% of insurance benefits paid during winter unemployment
• Opportunity to become a manager in as little as one year, especially for those willing to relocate
• Up to 3 weeks of PTO plus holidays starting in year one
• Paid training; no lawn or landscape care experience required
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance; HRA and HSA; employee discounts
• Snow removal and other winter work opportunities available
• Typical annual raises
• Military friendly, accommodating current drill schedules

Schedule

Typically 10-hour days, 4 days per week (with variations due to weather and customer needs). Full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions available with a flexible schedule.

A Day in the Life of a Lawn Care Specialist

As the face of our company in the field, you manage a route and transform landscapes. Your "office" changes daily as you navigate to residential and commercial properties to perform precision lawn care, aeration, mowing, tree/shrub care and pruning, and mosquito control. You act as a consultant and problem-solver, using provided training to assess lawn health and landscape needs, building rapport with customers.

Adaptability is key, as you pivot with the seasons, including snow removal in winter. This is a licensed specialist position requiring state pesticide certifications. We value your development and expect a willingness to learn, offering a "learning by doing" approach. A "can-do" attitude and eagerness to be coached are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision lawn care, aeration, mowing, tree/shrub care, pruning, and mosquito control
• Manage a route of residential and commercial properties
• Act as a consultant and problem-solver for customers' landscape needs
• Assess lawn health and provide clear, kind communication to customers
• Adapt to seasonal changes, including snow removal in winter
• Develop skills through on-the-job training and coaching

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Motivated with a desire to learn
• No lawn care or landscape experience required; paid training provided
• Passion for working outdoors and helping people

Candidates who are fully licensed in Iowa (Core and 3T) before their start date are eligible for additional bonuses.