What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lawn technician - Aeration and Christmas Light Technician position at Yard Boss?
Seasonal Lawn Care & Christmas Light Technician — Temp-to-Hire
Yard Boss is hiring a Seasonal Lawn Care and Christmas Light Technician to help with fall aeration, overseeding, and custom Christmas light installations.
This is an entry-level position, and no previous experience is required. We provide hands-on training, modern equipment, and the support needed to succeed.
This position also provides an opportunity to earn a permanent, full-time role as a Lawn Technician in Training. Seasonal employees may be considered for full-time employment based on attendance, work ethic, coachability, safety, quality of work, teamwork, and their ability to deliver an excellent client experience.
Responsibilities
During aeration and overseeding season, you will:
- Work with another team member to aerate and overseed customers’ lawns
- Operate stand-on aerators and seeding equipment
- Load, unload, clean, and maintain equipment
- Drive a company truck between the Crete shop and customer properties
- Communicate with the office to ensure jobs are completed accurately and efficiently
- Treat customers and their properties with care and professionalism
During Christmas light season, you will:
- Work with a crew of two or three team members
- Install custom-fit Christmas lights on homes and businesses
- Work safely on ladders and along rooflines
- Install, test, and troubleshoot lighting displays
- Load, organize, and care for lighting materials and equipment
- Maintain a clean and organized company truck
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Clean and insurable driving record
- Comfortable driving a company truck
- Comfortable working on ladders and rooflines
- Comfortable working outdoors in changing weather conditions
- Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a crew
- Good communication skills
- Commitment to safe, efficient, and high-quality work
No previous lawn care, aeration, seeding, or Christmas light installation experience is required. We are looking for someone who is dependable, coachable, hardworking, and a strong fit with our team.
Why Work at Yard Boss?
- $20–$22 per hour
- Opportunity to earn a permanent, full-time position
- Paid, hands-on training
- Bonus opportunities
- Modern, well-maintained equipment
- Equipment regularly replaced to reduce breakdowns and delays
- Free snacks, sports drinks, bottled water, and soda
- Supportive managers and ownership who want employees to succeed
- Monday–Friday schedule with limited Saturday work
- Opportunity to learn valuable lawn care and installation skills
Work Location
Employees report each morning to the Yard Boss shop at:
379 County Road 2500
Crete, Nebraska
From there, crews travel to customer properties using company vehicles.
Apply Today
Submit your application through Indeed. Qualified applicants will be contacted for a phone conversation and potential interview.
Yard Boss is looking for people who work hard, care about customers, and want the opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing company.
Job Type: Seasonal
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Crete, NE (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22