What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Lawn Care Technician position at Groundsman LLC?
Lead Lawn Care Specialist (Starting at $24/hr)
About Us:
We are a full-service, premium lawn care provider specializing in detailed, high-quality services for both residential and commercial properties. Our team takes pride in delivering excellent results without rushing and fostering a respectful, supportive work environment. If you have lawn care experience and take pride in your work, we’d love to have you on our team!
What You’ll Get Working With Us:
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $24/hr, with a $1–$2/hr raise in your first year based on performance.
- Long Weekends: Enjoy Fridays off with our Monday-to-Thursday schedule (10-hour shifts).
- Year-Round Work: Consistent employment, including snow removal during the winter.
- Comfort and Support: Drinks, snacks, and proper gear provided to keep you comfortable throughout the day.
- Opportunities to Grow: Performance-based raises and career advancement opportunities.
- Team Culture: Join a supportive, hard-working crew that values teamwork and attention to detail.
- Safety First: We provide extensive PPE for working with chemicals and enforce strict protocols to ensure proper PPE use.
Your Responsibilities:
- Perform lawn mowing, trimming, and edging using various equipment, including zero-turn mowers and string trimmers.
- Maintain clean, professional lawn appearances with attention to detail.
- Apply fertilizers and weed control treatments to lawns (training provided for pesticide applications).
- Spot-treat landscape beds with chemicals to control weeds.
- Perform landscape maintenance such as trimming hedges, pruning bushes, and removing weeds.
- Conduct seasonal tasks like leaf cleanups in the fall.
- Pick up dog waste as part of regular mowing and maintenance.
- Handle general lawn and landscape upkeep, ensuring properties look their best.
- Maintain and perform basic maintenance on equipment, including blade sharpening and oil changes.
- Work independently or lead a laborer as needed.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in lawn care, mowing, or landscape maintenance is required.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in outdoor conditions.
- Willingness to obtain a Pesticide Applicator’s license (training and costs covered by us).
- Reliable transportation to our shop in Saint Joseph.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your lawn care career, apply today and become a key part of the Groundsman crew, where hard work is recognized and rewarded!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- No weekends
- Year round work
Experience:
- Professional Lawn Mowing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Lawn Care (Pesticide & Fertilizer Applications): 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Pesticide Applicator’s License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24