What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Lawn Care Technician (Entry-Level) position at KJH Services Inc.?
Professional Lawn Care Technician
KJH Services Inc.
2275 Salem School Road
Decatur, IL 62521
No Experience? No Problem. We'll Train the Right Person.
KJH Services Inc. is looking for dependable, motivated individuals who take pride in doing quality work. We believe a positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn are more important than experience.
If you enjoy working outdoors, being part of a team, and want to build a career instead of just having a job, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
- Operate string trimmers, backpack blowers, and push mowers
- Learn to safely operate commercial zero-turn mowers
- Learn proper fuel types and equipment care
- Maintain clean, professional job sites
- Work safely while providing outstanding customer service
- Support your teammates every day
What We're Looking For
- Positive Can-Do Attitude
- Team player
- Dependable and accountable
- Production-minded without sacrificing quality
- Willing to learn and continue improving
- Arrive ready to work by 6:50 AM every day
- Reliable transportation (public transportation is not practical for our start time)
- Ability to work outdoors in summer heat, humidity, cool temperatures, and changing weather
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical work throughout the day
Schedule
- Full-time seasonal employment
- Mid-March through Mid-December
- Approximately 40 hours per week
- Our goal is to work Monday-Thursday
- Fridays are typically an overflow day and are often a half day—or not needed at all
- Saturdays are overflow only and are rarely worked
Benefits
- Paid training
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid major holidays after 90 days
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional equipment
- Snow and ice work opportunities during the winter
- Supportive team environment
Employees are typically laid off after the mowing season and may qualify for unemployment benefits during the winter, with opportunities to work snow and ice events as weather requires.
Why KJH Services?
We're building professionals—not just mowing lawns.
If you take pride in quality work, enjoy working outdoors, and want to grow with a company that values its employees, apply today!
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Can you handle working efficiently in extreme heat and cold along side our crews? Do you have the ability and knowledge to work safely alone and around others?
Ability to Commute:
- Decatur, IL 62521 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20