What are the responsibilities and job description for the LAWN CARE TECHNICIAN MANAGER position at Morrison Property Maintenance and Landscape Group?
Lawn Care Technician Manager
Pay: $25.00–$29.00 per hour (based on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time | Year-Round Employment
Schedule: Monday–Friday (winter hours and on-call availability during snow events)
Join a Company That Invests in You
Are you a motivated leader who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in delivering exceptional results? We're looking for a dependable, hardworking Lawn Care Technician Manager to oversee the Turf fertilization and weed control programs (IPM’s) for our clients. If you're looking for a long-term career—not just a seasonal job—we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, paid training, and opportunities for advancement.
We believe great employees deserve great equipment, ongoing training, and a workplace where they're respected and rewarded for their hard work.
What You'll Do
As a Lawn Care Technician Manager, you'll lead daily operations while ensuring every property is maintained to the highest standards.
Summer Responsibilities
- Manage Lawn Fertilization and Pesticide Programs
- Diagnose turf related problems with solutions to our team and clients
- Ensure quality work and excellent customer service and communication
- Operate and maintain commercial application equipment
- Schedule & Log daily work and records.
- Communicate professionally with customers when needed
- Perform routine maintenance and inspections on equipment
- Promote and enforce safe work practices
Winter Responsibilities
Our team works year-round, providing snow and ice management services during the winter months.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading snow removal crews during winter weather events
- Operating plows, snow blowers, and other snow removal equipment
- Shoveling sidewalks and walkways
- Applying salt and ice melt to sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways
- Monitoring weather conditions and responding promptly during snow events
- Working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by snowfall
Equipment You'll Use
We provide top-of-the-line commercial equipment, including:
- Steel Green Sprayer/ Spreaders
- Ford Super Duty Trucks
- Exmark Zero-Turn Mowers
- Commercial Blowers
- Western Plows
Experience operating commercial equipment is preferred but not required—we'll train the right person.
What We're Looking For
- Valid Driver's License (required)
- Leadership or crew management experience preferred
- Lawn care, landscaping, or grounds maintenance experience preferred
- Dependable, punctual, and trustworthy
- Positive attitude with strong work ethic
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Willingness to work overtime and be available during snow events
Pay & Benefits
- $25.00–$29.00 per hour
- Salary option available after one year
- IRA Retirement Match
- Boot Allowance
- Seasonal Performance Bonuses
- Paid Certifications:
- Chauffeur's License
- Pesticide Applicator License (Core, 3A, 3B & Category 6)
- Company-provided shirts, hoodies, hats, gloves, and safety glasses
- Top-of-the-line equipment
- Paid training and career development
- Opportunities for advancement into higher leadership roles
Why Join Our Team?
We're more than a lawn care company—we're a team that values integrity, hard work, and treating employees with respect. We invest in our people through training, quality equipment, competitive pay, and opportunities to build a long-term career.
If you're ready to lead a team, work outdoors, and grow with a company that recognizes your efforts, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and build your future with us!
Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid driver's license in good standing with the state of Michigan?
- Do you have experience with driving a pickup truck with a trailer?
- Do you have experience Plowing and Salting snow? If yes, please explain your experience.
- Do you have a valid Certified Pesticide Applicator License with the state of Michigan? If yes, what Categories are you licensed in?
- Are you familiar with operating zero turn application equipment, such as Steel green, LT Rich, or Perma-Green?
- Please explain in detail your experience applying fertilizers and pesticides to turf
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $29