What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Lawn Care Spray Technician position at Lawn Doctor of Clermont - Windermere - Southwest Orlando?
Benefits:
This is not a “spray it and move on” job.
You’ll eventually take over our highest-density and most important route, currently run by the owner. We aren't looking for someone to simply maintain it.
We Want Someone Who Can Make It Better.
Who we want
We want someone who does things right even when nobody is watching.
Someone who notices problems, pays attention to details, takes care of their truck and equipment, communicates when something isn't right, and knows when to ask instead of guessing.
You also need to be good with people. Our customers should be happy to see you pull up, and you should genuinely be comfortable talking with them.
We're looking for someone who actually gives a damn about the quality of their work.
The job
You'll treat residential lawns primarily throughout the Clermont / Oakland area.
For your first 2–3 months, you'll work closely with the owner learning the route, customers, our program, products, equipment, turf issues, and standards.
The goal isn't just to run my route. It's to eventually run it better than I do.
A completed stop isn't enough. We expect you to notice weeds, insects, disease, irrigation problems, declining turf, and anything else that needs attention.
Notice it. Think about it. Communicate it. Help us fix it.
Experience
We are looking for lawn spray/application experience.
You don't need to know every product we use, but you should already understand the basics of fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, what they're generally used for, and proper application methods.
You should be comfortable:
We aren't starting completely from zero. We'll teach you our program and how we want things done.
You do not need Florida lawn-care credentials before applying. We'll help you obtain the required GI-BMP certification and pest-control ID card.
Pay & opportunity
$19/hour starting base pay plus performance bonus opportunities.
You'll also earn 10% commission on additional services you recommend that are sold.
Starting in 2027, you'll also have the opportunity to earn up to $10,000 annually in retention bonuses for exceeding our customer-retention baseline.
If you take ownership of your route and make it better, there is real financial upside for doing so.
Non-negotiables
Our day starts around 6:30–6:45 AM and ends when your work is finished. Most days that's before 4:00 PM. Some aren't.
If you're constantly watching the clock, regularly need to leave early, struggle to show up on time, or have somewhere you absolutely need to be every afternoon, this isn't for you.
If you realize you missed something and doing it correctly means driving 20 minutes back, we expect you to go back and finish it.
Your route is your responsibility. Your work gets finished.
This also isn't for you if you rush, avoid customers, do the minimum, ignore problems, guess instead of asking, hide mistakes, or leave your equipment for someone else to deal with.
We don't expect perfection.
We do expect honesty, reliability, attention to detail, improvement, and ownership.
When applying — stand out
We receive hundreds of applications, and most sound exactly the same.
Our application includes several short questions. Take them seriously. We actually read the answers, and they're one of the biggest things we use to decide who gets an interview.
Generic answers will blend in with all the other applications we decline.
You don't need perfect grammar or a long essay.
Give us a reason to notice you.
Finally, do not call, text, email, or stop by asking about this job or your application. Hiring communication is handled through our job-posting software, so check your messages there.
We will let you know if you are no longer being considered. If you haven't heard from us, you're still in the running.
Following directions is part of this job. Consider this the first one.
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Bonus based on performance
This is not a “spray it and move on” job.
You’ll eventually take over our highest-density and most important route, currently run by the owner. We aren't looking for someone to simply maintain it.
We Want Someone Who Can Make It Better.
Who we want
We want someone who does things right even when nobody is watching.
Someone who notices problems, pays attention to details, takes care of their truck and equipment, communicates when something isn't right, and knows when to ask instead of guessing.
You also need to be good with people. Our customers should be happy to see you pull up, and you should genuinely be comfortable talking with them.
We're looking for someone who actually gives a damn about the quality of their work.
The job
You'll treat residential lawns primarily throughout the Clermont / Oakland area.
For your first 2–3 months, you'll work closely with the owner learning the route, customers, our program, products, equipment, turf issues, and standards.
The goal isn't just to run my route. It's to eventually run it better than I do.
A completed stop isn't enough. We expect you to notice weeds, insects, disease, irrigation problems, declining turf, and anything else that needs attention.
Notice it. Think about it. Communicate it. Help us fix it.
Experience
We are looking for lawn spray/application experience.
You don't need to know every product we use, but you should already understand the basics of fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, what they're generally used for, and proper application methods.
You should be comfortable:
- Driving and operating a larger spray truck.
- Pulling hose and making applications.
- Mixing/loading and working with spray equipment.
- Understanding rates and coverage.
- Handling basic equipment issues.
We aren't starting completely from zero. We'll teach you our program and how we want things done.
You do not need Florida lawn-care credentials before applying. We'll help you obtain the required GI-BMP certification and pest-control ID card.
Pay & opportunity
$19/hour starting base pay plus performance bonus opportunities.
You'll also earn 10% commission on additional services you recommend that are sold.
Starting in 2027, you'll also have the opportunity to earn up to $10,000 annually in retention bonuses for exceeding our customer-retention baseline.
If you take ownership of your route and make it better, there is real financial upside for doing so.
Non-negotiables
- Valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to us and our insurance carrier. We pull your Motor Vehicle Record.
- Criminal background check required.
- Drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug testing.
- Able to work outdoors, pull hose, operate equipment, lift about 50 pounds, and work independently.
Our day starts around 6:30–6:45 AM and ends when your work is finished. Most days that's before 4:00 PM. Some aren't.
If you're constantly watching the clock, regularly need to leave early, struggle to show up on time, or have somewhere you absolutely need to be every afternoon, this isn't for you.
If you realize you missed something and doing it correctly means driving 20 minutes back, we expect you to go back and finish it.
Your route is your responsibility. Your work gets finished.
This also isn't for you if you rush, avoid customers, do the minimum, ignore problems, guess instead of asking, hide mistakes, or leave your equipment for someone else to deal with.
We don't expect perfection.
We do expect honesty, reliability, attention to detail, improvement, and ownership.
When applying — stand out
We receive hundreds of applications, and most sound exactly the same.
Our application includes several short questions. Take them seriously. We actually read the answers, and they're one of the biggest things we use to decide who gets an interview.
Generic answers will blend in with all the other applications we decline.
You don't need perfect grammar or a long essay.
Give us a reason to notice you.
Finally, do not call, text, email, or stop by asking about this job or your application. Hiring communication is handled through our job-posting software, so check your messages there.
We will let you know if you are no longer being considered. If you haven't heard from us, you're still in the running.
Following directions is part of this job. Consider this the first one.
- All Lawn Doctor locations are independently owned and operated. All positions identified here are positions offered by individual Lawn Doctor franchisees.