03/09/2021
Thank You for considering joining our team!
And good timing on this one too! We are hiring for the position of Lawn Care Technician THIS WEEK. We've received several resumes already and we will be accepting new resumes - This Week Only. We're about to begin the season and we'll be meeting with our existing team for the planning, training, goal setting, etc. and we really want to include our newest team members when we meet. So we'd like to make this final hiring decision immediately! If you are interested, please send your resume today.
Lawn Doctor of Hamilton County is a proud franchisee of Lawn Doctor, Inc. who has been serving local communities since 1967. With our aggressive growth plan for Hamilton County, Zionsville and the north side of Indy, we are actively recruiting and hiring new lawn care specialists to develop the business. With such growth, there are significant opportunities for professional development and advancement within our company - including sales and operational management roles. We provide extensive training to enable our team to excel in their positions. We are looking for enthusiastic, high-integrity, competitive, self-motivated and goal-oriented people to join our team! Our Lawn Care Specialists are committed to providing outstanding lawn care services and exceeding our clients’ expectations. If you enjoy working outdoors, independently and in a fast-paced positive work environment, this may be the right opportunity for you!
Lawn Care Technician Responsibilities
Driving company vehicle from Lawn Doctor office/warehouse to clients' properties (All specialists drive customized Dodge ProMaster3500 vans)
Identifying various grasses, weeds, diseases and insects then implementing appropriate control solutions
Treating lawns with high-quality, environmentally sensitive products (i.e. grass seed, fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, etc.)
Operating, maintaining and calibrating equipment, tools and machinery (e.g. Lawn Doctor’s patented Turf Tamer Stand-On Applicator)
Aerating and Power-Seeding lawns (different from mere aeration/over-seeding) with Lawn Doctor’s patented Power Seeder
Communicating clearly (verbally and written) with clients and office staff about lawn issues and services provided
Meeting/Exceeding production standards and goals
Lawn Care Technician Job Requirements
Adherence to the company’s policies and safety standards Maintain a valid Indiana Drivers License with clean driving record and insurability; High School Diploma or Equivalent
Reliable transportation to work (Office in Carmel and Warehouse/Office in Westfield)
Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions Ability to thrive in team environment yet self-directed when working alone
Ability to complete required paperwork and reports; Computer skills (proficiency with Real Green software preferred)
Ability to operate equipment and machinery
Ability to regularly lift in excess of 50 lbs
Drug testing and background checks may be required
Lawn Care Experience is preferred (though not required); Registered Technician Certification is preferred (though not required) and we will pay for the cost of the exam for new technicians
Experienced technicians who already have their RT or 3B License, will receive a bonus after the two-week training period
Lawn Care Specialist Compensation
Compensation is commensurate with experience and performance. Our first-year Lawn Care Specialists earn $600-$800/week (15.00 - $20.00+ hourly). Base pay for licensed technicians starts at $500/week (based on a 40 hour work week) and with production and retention bonuses, motivated team members have the opportunity to earn significantly more!
We'd love to hear from you if you're interested in finding out more about this opportunity! And we’re not going to say anything cliché like “Come and grow with us” or “The grass is greener on our side”...definitely not doing that. (But we really are a strong company offering great opportunities for our team members!) We'll be interviewing and hiring over the next few business days. We look forward to hearing from you! Thank You
