Lawn Care Technician / Specialist

About the role

Naturescape of Schaumburg, IL is seeking to hire a Lawn Care Specialist to provide outstanding services for residential and commercial properties. The role involves being the face of the company in the field, managing routes, and transforming landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision lawn care, lawn aeration, mowing, tree/shrub care and pruning, and mosquito control
• Assess lawn health and landscape needs
• Communicate clearly and kindly with customers to ensure they are happy, informed, and confident in the services provided
• Maintain a positive relationship with customers and adapt to changing seasons and customer needs
• Pivot to snow removal during winter months

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Motivated with a desire to learn

Qualifications

• No prior lawn care or landscape experience is required, as paid training is provided
• Passionate about working outdoors and helping people

Benefits

• 401K with a 200% company match up to 6%, vested immediately
• Keep your insurance all winter: Naturescape pays 100% of insurance benefits during any winter unemployment!
• 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
• Generous benefits: health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance; HRA and HSA; and employee discounts
• Snow removal and other winter work opportunities are available to most specialists
• Typical annual raises
• Military friendly, willing to work with current drill schedules
• Full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees; flexible schedule
• Independent work in the great outdoors

Pay

The starting wage is $20/hr, with an expected average of $20/hr - $27/hr. Top earners can make an extra $15,000+ per year in performance bonuses alone, with weekly bonus potential.

Schedule

You will typically work 10-hour days, 4 days per week (with variations due to weather and customer needs).