Lawn/Snow Care Crew Member

Here’s the deal: we’re awesome at taking care of our customers and providing exceptional residential and commercial lawn care and landscaping services. But that only happens because we have amazing people like you on our team. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, then we want to talk with you.

At The Grounds Guys, we’re more than just “the lawn guy.” We’re a dedicated team of lawn care and landscaping experts who know how to make a great first impression. From the professional appearance of our crews to the attention to detail we give every job, we stand by our Neighborly Done Right Promise every time.

Here at The Grounds Guys, we are looking for someone ready to take a step forward in their career as a Landscaping Team Member. As the company grows, you will have the opportunity to grow into a higher-level role as well.

Is This Right for You?

Here are some things we’re looking for in a Landscaping Team Member. If you identify with these statements, we want to speak with you:

• You are passionate about serving others, including your crew, our customers, and the community.
• You see customer service issues as an opportunity to turn every customer into a raving fan.
• You pride yourself on communication and are committed to getting the work done safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Your Responsibilities as a Landscaping Team Member

• You are quite literally the boots on the ground. You’ll be a front-line employee who provides exceptional care for our customers and their properties.
• Perform landscaping, lawn maintenance, and other property-care services while maintaining high standards for quality and service.
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions while performing physically demanding work, including frequently lifting and carrying 35–80 pounds.
• Help ensure equipment, vehicles, and materials are properly wrapped up and prepared for the next workday.
• Follow company procedures and utilize required software for scheduling, time tracking, job documentation, and communication.
• During the winter/off-season, team members may have the opportunity to perform snow and ice removal services based on weather events, customer demand, and operational needs. Snow work may include shoveling, snow blowing, salting/de-icing, and other winter property-maintenance duties. Availability for snow events, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays, is a plus.

How We Measure Success

• Attendance: Being dependable and available as scheduled is critical to meeting our customer-service goals.
• Budget vs. Actual Hours: Keeping jobs profitable depends on completing quality work within the hours planned for each job.
• Return Rates: Quality control matters. Our goal is to complete the work correctly the first time and minimize callbacks.
• Customer Retention: Building great relationships and consistently providing exceptional service keeps our customers coming back.
• Full Utilization of Software & Processes: Following our systems helps make all of the above possible.

Job Requirements

• Prior experience in landscaping, lawn service, property maintenance, or a similar service industry is preferred.
• If you don’t already have experience, you must be willing to complete required training within six months.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
• Dependable transportation and reliable attendance.
• Willingness to learn, work as part of a team, and follow established safety and operating procedures.
• Interest and availability for snow and ice removal during the winter season is preferred but not required.

Benefits & Pay

The pay range for this position is $17.00–$20.00 per hour for landscaping & $20.00–$25.00 per hour for snow removal, depending on your experience as a lawn care or landscaping professional.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) match
• Training and opportunities for advancement
• Potential opportunity for additional hours with increased pay through snow and ice removal work during the winter/off-season

Snow and ice removal hours are weather-dependent and are not guaranteed.

We know we presented a lot to you here, and that’s because we’re looking to hire great people who want to be part of a growing team. If that sounds like you, apply today. If you meet the requirements for the position, our system will help get you scheduled for an interview.

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Landscaping: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• McHenry, IL 60050 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20