What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lawn Care Technician - Pesticide Applicator position at Weed Man?
Weed Man is North America's fastest-growing lawn care franchise. Our family-owned and operated franchise in Spencer, MA is hiring a Lawn Care Technician – Pesticide Applicator. No previous lawn care or pesticide application experience is required, and we provide training to help you get started.
This is an outdoor, route-based position with opportunities to build customer relationships, develop expertise, and grow your earnings through production and add-on service sales. Employees must obtain a Massachusetts Pesticide License within two weeks of starting.
We Offer:
- Pay rate $23/hour after pesticide license obtained
- Average earnings of approx. $25/hour based on production
- 8% commission on add-on service sales
- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
- Simple IRA, paid time off, referral bonuses, and company outings
- Schedule starting at 7am daily Mon-Fri
- Occasional Saturdays and additional hours during peak season
- Off-season full-time employment through door-to-door lead generation or holiday décor team
Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED
- Valid Massachusetts driver's license with 3 years of driving history
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk large properties (up to 200,000 sq. ft.) and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Obtain MA pesticide license within two weeks of start date
- Experience with face-to-face customer service
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Self-motivated, accountable, and able to work independently
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather
- Successful completion of a background check
Responsibilities:
- Manage and service a daily route of customers
- Apply lawn and pest control/pesticide treatments
- Explain treatments and provide recommendations
- Build strong customer relationships through professional service
- Meet service, production and sales goals
- Maintain equipment, vehicle, and a professional appearance
- Complete service documentation accurately
- Support team members as needed
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25