What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lawn Treatment Apprentice position at Groundhogs Lawn Care?
Job Overview
Groundhogs Lawn Care is looking for a motivated Lawn Care Treatment Apprentice to join our growing team.
This is a hands-on outdoor position for someone who wants to learn a skilled trade, build a career in lawn care, and grow into a licensed treatment technician or operations role.
No prior treatment experience is required. We will train the right person.
We are looking for someone dependable, ambitious, coachable, comfortable working outdoors, and willing to learn the science behind healthy turf.
Responsibilities
- Assist with fertilizer and pesticide applications under the supervision of licensed applicators
- Learn proper application techniques, product handling, mixing, calibration, and safety procedures
- Learn to identify weeds, turf stress, insects, disease, and other common lawn issues
- Operate and maintain lawn treatment equipment
- Accurately document work using a tablet or mobile device
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with customers
- Keep trucks, equipment, and tools clean and organized
- Follow all company safety procedures and pesticide regulations
- Support the field team and work well with others
- Safely operate company vehicles as assigned
- Regularly lift and carry materials up to 50 pounds and push equipment weighing up to approximately 80 pounds
Qualifications
- Clean driving record
- Valid driver’s license
- Dependable attendance
- Strong work ethic
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather
- Comfortable using technology, tablets, and mobile apps
- Ability to work independently once trained
- Someone who takes pride in doing things the right way
Why Groundhogs:
We are a fast-growing, family-owned lawn care company that takes training, quality, and team culture seriously.
We are not looking for someone who just wants a seasonal job.
We want people who want to grow.
There is real opportunity to move from Apprentice to Licensed Treatment Technician, Route Manager, Operations Specialist, and beyond.
For the right person, this can become a long-term career with strong advancement opportunities.
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25