Lawn Care Technician / Applicator

Since 1985, ULTRALawn has served customers throughout the Cedar Rapids area. We're hiring Certified Lawn Care Technicians to perform lawn treatments and other certified services.

This position requires current Iowa Core and 3T certification, or the ability to pass both exams before your start date. Professional lawn-care experience isn't required if you meet the certification requirement. Starting pay reflects certifications held, relevant experience, field knowledge, equipment proficiency, and driving record; additional categories (3O, 6, 7A, 7D) receive additional pay consideration.

What You'll Do

• Perform lawn treatments, fertilizer applications, and other certified services
• Inspect properties and communicate professionally with customers
• Complete routes and service records using a company tablet
• Safely operate and care for company vehicles and equipment
• Assist with mowing, landscape maintenance, and snow removal as needed

The Job, Honestly

This is physical outdoor work in heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, and snow. Most active-season weeks run 30–45 hours (averaging about 40); hours are weather-dependent and can't be guaranteed. Shifts may occasionally run past 12 hours during peak growth, weather recovery, or snow events. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and on-call snow removal — including occasional overnight, Sunday, and holiday work — are part of the job. This is an hourly, non-exempt position; overtime is paid as required by applicable law.

Benefits

• Paid field training on our routes, equipment, and procedures
• Employee discount
• Health insurance after 60 days (ULTRALawn covers most of the employee premium), plus dental, vision, life, and AD&D
• Paid holidays after 60 days, paid vacation after 1 year
• 401(k) match after 1 year, subject to plan terms
• Advancement and additional certification opportunities

Eligible insurance continues through the seasonal winter layoff; paid holidays and vacation do not apply during that period.

What We're Looking For

• At least 18 years old
• Current Iowa Core and 3T certification, or ability to pass both before starting
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Willing to learn and safely operate professional equipment
• Able to lift/carry up to 100 lbs and handle demanding outdoor work, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Dependable, professional, and eager to learn

Want to earn certification while working? See our separate Grounds Maintenance Technician opening, which offers paid training and a path toward certification.

ULTRALawn is locally owned and an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position requires employees to be at least 18 years old to operate company vehicles and equipment. Are you at least 18?
• Are you willing to participate in on-call snow removal, including early mornings, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and short-notice call-ins?
• Can you hold Iowa Core and 3T pesticide certification by your start date?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $26