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Lawn Care Technician

Stohr's Lawn Service, Inc.
Ottawa, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026

Stohr's Lawn Service is currently hiring for a full-time lawn care position. This will involve Spring and Fall cleanups, some landscape maintenance, and residential/commercial mowing. We also do snow removal in Winter, so there may be opportunities to be a year-round part of the team. Previous experience is not required as we are ready to train you in every aspect of the job!

Who we are:

At Stohr's Lawn Service we have a core of experienced, friendly leaders who are ready to help train you and teach you everything you need to know to excel on the job and move forward. Our employees typically stay for at least several years, and some have been with us now for 5-10 years or more. The reason is, we care about you as a person and want you to feel good about coming in to work each day. This means we pay competitively, offer paid time-off, retirement matching, holiday bonus pay, train you patiently, and look for ways for you to succeed. We have a group of team members who will help you learn, gain skills, and enjoy your work surroundings. Life is too short to dislike your time at work, so let's make it something you enjoy!

What will your week look like?

A typical week consists of working Monday through Friday, 8-9 hours per day starting at 7:30 am. You will arrive at our main shop, where our team members all gather to be dispatched for the day in 4-5 different crews. You will typically work with one other team member on a crew completing maintenance of residential or commercial lawns.

Daily end times can vary in this industry as nature fluctuates, however we always do our best to work with any scheduling conflicts that may arise for you. During the busiest times of the season there may be some Saturdays required, though it is not part of our normal schedule or plan. We aim to take weekends off to assure a good work/life balance.

Once trained and comfortable with the equipment, you can enjoy listening to music or podcasts on headphones with proper hearing protection while working as a way to brighten up the day.

We pay promptly bi-weekly, and often have opportunity for overtime hours paid at time-and-a-half.

Bottom line:

If you come to work on time with a positive attitude, you will thrive working with us. We want to see you succeed, and if you come ready to give your best effort then you will have a positive experience working with us. Please send us a message to introduce yourself, we look forward to working with you!

Job Requirements:

  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
  • Love for the outdoors
  • Strong work ethic
  • Positive attitude
  • Friendly demeanor with colleagues and clients

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

  • Can you please write us a brief message telling us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in this position?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $18 - $19

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