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Turf Care Specialist
RJ Lawn & Landscape — Waukee, IA | Serving Des Moines Metro and Surrounding Communities
Pay: $20.00–$28.00/hour | Full-time | Year-round (no seasonal layoff)
Are you passionate about turf care and ready to take your skills to the next level? RJ Lawn & Landscape is hiring a driven Turf Care Specialist to join our growing team! Based our of our Waukee Headquarters, you’ll service premier sports turf clients across the Des Moines metro and surrounding communities, golf courses in the metro and throughout the State of Iowa, as well as commercial properties in the metro. This is a full-time, year-round position with competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a company that values professionalism, teamwork, and high-quality work.
What You'll Do
- Perform regular turf maintenance at sports turf facilities
- Perform golf course and sports field restoration projects
- Conduct sports turf care and soil quality restoration projects
- Operate a variety of turf care equipment (mowers, turf application equipment, specialized machinery)
- Assist with irrigation maintenance and installation
- Work directly with clients on-site to ensure exceptional service and satisfaction
- Support general turf management and improvement projects
- Some occasional travel throughout Iowa may be required (expenses/logistics provided by RJ)
- Snow removal duties and winter equipment maintenance work
What We're Looking For
- 3 years of prior turf care experience strongly preferred
(sports turf or golf course maintenance experience highly valued)
- Must hold a 3OT Applicator License
- Backflow certification and professional turf organization certifications (ex: ISFMA, Iowa GCSA) encouraged but not required
- Ability to operate heavy machinery like excavators and skid loaders
- A degree in turf management, horticulture, or related field experience encouraged
- Valid driver’s license required; driving record will be reviewed. Applicants must also be able to obtain a CDL license within 60 days of hire
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Ability to communicate professionally with clients and team members
- Self-motivated with a desire for career growth
- Alignment with RJ Lawn & Landscape’s core values: Honesty, Professionalism, Drive, Teamwork, and Brand
- Physically able to perform outdoor work in varying weather conditions
- Ability to problem solve, critically think, and adapt to a variety of different situations
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: $20.00–$28.00/hour
- Year-round employment with no seasonal layoffs
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Uniforms and Boot Program
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing, reputable company
- Modern, well-maintained equipment and facilities
- Positive, team-oriented work environment
Ready to grow your turf care career with an industry leader?
Apply today and join a team where your skills and drive are valued!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Year round work
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $28