Find & Apply For Lawn Care / Pesticide Technician Jobs in Midlothian, Virginia

De La Rosa Landscaping is a locally owned, rapidly growing lawn care and landscaping company serving Chesterfield, Midlothian, and surrounding areas. We are looking for a dependable, hardworking Lawn Care & Landscaping Crew Member to join our team. This is a full-time position for someone who takes pride in their work, works well with a team, pays attention to details, and wants more than just a temporary seasonal job. You don't need to know everything when you start. We are willing to train the right person who has a strong work ethic, shows up consistently, and is willing to learn. The Position As a Crew Member, you will work alongside our crew leaders to complete residential lawn maintenance and landscaping jobs. You will be responsible for helping the crew complete each property safely, efficiently, and to our quality standards. The ideal candidate understands that landscaping is physical work and that the little details matter. We want people who take pride in leaving a property looking better than when they arrived. Typical Responsibilities Operate commercial lawn care equipment after training. Operate zero-turn and walk-behind mowers. Weed eat and trim around trees, fences, buildings, beds, and other areas. Edge sidewalks, driveways, curbs, and landscape beds. Blow grass clippings and debris from sidewalks, driveways, patios, and other hard surfaces. Assist with mowing and lawn maintenance routes. Assist with landscape installations and property cleanups. Perform leaf removal and seasonal cleanups. Assist with shrub trimming and basic landscape maintenance. Assist with mulch, planting, bed maintenance, and other landscaping projects. Assist with aeration, seeding, weed control, fertilization, and other lawn services. Load, unload, and properly secure equipment and materials. Keep trucks, trailers, equipment, and work areas clean and organized. Perform basic equipment cleaning and maintenance. Report equipment problems, property issues, or customer concerns to the crew leader or management. Follow company safety procedures and instructions. Work efficiently while maintaining company quality standards. Help the crew complete jobs on schedule. Treat customers, coworkers, and their property with professionalism and respect. What Makes Someone Successful in This Position?

The right candidate:

Shows up on time and ready to work. Has a strong work ethic. Works well as part of a small team. Takes pride in the quality of their work. Pays attention to details. Works efficiently and stays productive throughout the day. Is willing to learn new skills and equipment. Takes direction well. Takes care of company equipment. Treats customers and coworkers respectfully. Can work independently once trained. Understands that landscaping is physical work. Wants a stable, year-round position rather than a short-term summer job. Is interested in learning and growing with the company.

Qualifications Required:

At least 18 years old. Reliable transportation to and from work. Previous lawn care, landscaping, construction, or other outdoor work experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person. Ability to safely operate lawn care and landscaping equipment after training. Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and changing weather conditions. Ability to lift 50+ lbs. Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the workday. Dependable attendance. Strong work ethic. Professional and respectful attitude. Ability to work effectively with a small team. Willingness to learn and follow instructions.

Preferred:

Previous commercial mowing or landscaping experience. Experience operating zero-turn mowers. Experience with trimmers, edgers, blowers, and other lawn care equipment. Experience with landscape installations or property cleanups. Knowledge of basic lawn maintenance. Experience with mulch, planting, shrub trimming, aeration, seeding, fertilization, or weed control. Valid driver's license. What We Offer Full-time, year-round opportunity Consistent hours Monday-Friday schedule, with occasional Saturdays (due to weather disruptions) On-the-job training Safety equipment provided Opportunities for advancement Professional development Opportunities to learn additional services and equipment Opportunity to move into higher-responsibility positions as you gain experience Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding local company We believe in promoting from within whenever possible. A Crew Member who consistently shows up, works hard, learns quickly, and takes pride in their work can earn opportunities for increased responsibility and advancement over time. Our Company Culture We take our work seriously, but we also want to build a team of people who enjoy working together. We are proud of the properties we maintain, and we expect everyone on our team to contribute to that standard.

Our expectations are simple:

Show up. Work hard. Pay attention to the details. Keep moving. Take care of the equipment. Treat people with respect. If you're looking for an easy job where you can simply ride around on a mower without being expected to work hard, this probably isn't the job for you. If you want a stable, year-round position where you can learn valuable skills, work with a good team, take pride in what you accomplish, and have the opportunity to grow with a local company, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay:

$15.00 - $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 - 45.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Opportunities for advancement Professional development assistance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Where do you see yourself within the company in 3 years? What does a high-quality landscaping job look like to you? Tell us about your previous landscaping experience. Why are you interested in this position? Have you previously led or trained other employees? (Not required) Do you have experience driving a truck and trailer? (Not required) Do you have a clean driving record? What makes you a good team member?

Experience:

Landscaping:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Midlothian, VA 23112 (Required)

Work Location:

In person