Operations - Lawn Technician

Lawn Squad has been proudly serving the local community for over 20 years. Our Lawn technicians specialize in numerous facets of lawn care including fertilization, weed and pest control, as well as aeration and seeding. We take pride in helping residential and commercial properties throughout Ohio look and feel their best. Our team combines years of experience with a passion for lawn care to deliver results that keep lawns healthy and safe throughout every season. We make it a point to treat our customers' properties like our own and ensure that the end result not only meets but exceeds their expectations.

Job Summary
The Lawn Technician is responsible for applying lawn care treatments within an assigned route, communicating with customers, and ensuring safe and accurate service. After training, this role works independently using a company vehicle and equipment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands on outdoor work and interacting with customers.
Schedule

• Full time
• Monday–Friday
• Occasional Saturdays as needed
• No Sundays

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Company paid licensing and tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral program ($1,000 per referral)
• Employee discount
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Monthly incentive bonus
• Opportunities for professional advancement
• Assigned ride on machine for each route

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and other lawn treatments using proper equipment and techniques
• Communicate professionally with customers and answer basic service questions
• Explain Lawn Squad programs and recommend additional services when appropriate
• Complete service calls following company procedures
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized vehicles and equipment
• Document treatments and stay in communication with customers to help prevent lawn issues
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Coordinate with branch staff as needed to support customer needs

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record that qualifies for company vehicle use
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly
• Comfortable working outdoors in different weather
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently after training
• Reliable and able to meet daily route expectations

Physical Requirements:

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to work outdoors, in extreme temperatures, wet/humid environments, and/or with vibration
• Working with mechanical and chemical hazards and conditions including fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and/or poor ventilation
• Ability to climb, talk, crouch, stand, balance, reach, grasp, pull, lift, see, hear, and operate tools and vehicles