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Nick's Yard Services LLC
Lawn Care Technician — $19$22/hr + Bonuses & Tips
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What they do
A Lawn Care or Pesticide Technician provides lawn care that includes the application of chemicals to control weeds, insects or diseases. Works for lawn care companies that specialize in chemical treatments. Provides services for residential lawns or the grounds at a building or office park.
$42,669 / year median in Wisconsin
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Lawn Care Technician — $19-$22/hr + Bonuses & Tips Nick's Yard Service | Full-Time | Monday-Friday Looking for someone who wants more than just another landscaping job. Nick's Yard Service is looking for an experienced Lawn Care Technician to join our growing team. This isn't a typical large landscaping company where you're just another person on a crew. You'll have the opportunity to run your own route, work independently, build relationships with customers, and take pride in the properties you personally maintain. If you're experienced with stand-on mowers, know how to get quality work done efficiently, and want the opportunity to grow with a small, growing company, this could be a great fit. What You'll Do Your typical day will consist of maintaining residential properties and completing a variety of seasonal lawn care projects, including: Operating Scag stand-on mowers Mowing and maintaining weekly lawn routes Trimming, edging, and blowing Mulch bed work Spring and fall cleanups Aeration Dethatching Other lawn and property maintenance projects Communicating professionally with customers Maintaining a high standard of quality on every property The Job You will run your mowing route almost entirely independently. You won't have someone standing over your shoulder all day telling you what to do. You'll be trusted to manage your route, make good decisions, communicate with customers, and figure out how to work efficiently without sacrificing quality. That means this position is best suited for someone who: Has at least 1 year of professional lawn mowing experience Has experience operating stand-on mowers , preferably Scag Knows how to operate and care for professional lawn equipment Is hardworking and dependable Can work efficiently without constant supervision Has strong attention to detail Is adaptable when the schedule or job changes Communicates well with customers and management Takes pride in doing quality work Pay & Rewards $19-$24/hour depending on experience On top of your hourly wage, you'll have opportunities for: Performance-based bonuses Customer tips Pay increases as your skills and responsibilities grow Opportunities for advancement We're not looking to keep you in the same position forever. Room to Grow Nick's Yard Service is a growing company, and there is real opportunity for the right person to take on more responsibility. As you prove yourself, you can work toward positions such as: Lawn Care Technician → Crew Leader → Manager The goal is to give hardworking employees an opportunity to grow with the company , not simply give them a job. What Makes Us Different? We're a small business, which means your work actually matters. Instead of being one person on a massive landscaping crew, you'll have the opportunity to personally service properties and interact with customers. You'll know the properties you're responsible for, and customers will know who you are. We also believe employees should be treated like people, not numbers. As the owner, I want to know what you want out of the job and where you want to go. Whether that's becoming a crew leader, learning more about the landscaping industry, or simply having a good job with a good work environment, we'll work with you. Schedule Monday-Friday We offer flexibility when possible, including working around school schedules for the right employee. Our goal is to get the work done efficiently while maintaining a good work-life balance. If This Sounds Like You… If you're someone who already knows how to operate professional lawn equipment, can take ownership of your work, and doesn't need someone watching over you every minute of the day, we want to hear from you. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, be trusted with responsibility, and be treated with respect, apply today. Experience with Scag or other stand-on mowers is strongly preferred.