Lawn Care Technician

Whether you're an experienced LAWN CARE TECHNICIAN or just starting out on your career path, all you need is a passion for personal and professional growth along with a strong work ethic to be a candidate to join our team. With our aggressive growth, Lawn Doctor of Hamilton County provides real opportunities for advancement within the company. We're looking forward to hearing from you!
Lawn Care Technician Responsibilities

• Driving company vehicle from Lawn Doctor office/warehouse to clients' properties (All technicians 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 (Offices in Carmel and 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

Lawn Care Technician Compensation
Compensation is commensurate with experience and performance. Working only a 40 hour week, technicians can earn $750-$1,000/week. With production pay, customer retention bonuses and sales commissions, motivated technicians have the opportunity to earn significantly more! Our technicians average $20-25/hour and never work more than 40 hours or any weekends!
We'd love to hear from you if you're interested in finding out more about this career 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 it's true and we really are a solid company offering great opportunities for our team members!). We look forward to hearing from you!!
Compensation: $18.75 - $24.00 per hour
Our Franchisees Need People Like You
Here at Lawn Doctor, we have a very simple approach to our work-be safe, have fun, and change the world one lawn at a time. It's the kind of approach that, not surprisingly, has led us to the highest customer satisfaction and retention rates in the industry.
Lawn Doctor locations across the country offer phenomenal employment opportunities.* Whether you're an experienced technician or just starting out on your career path, all you need is a passion for success and a strong work ethic to be a candidate to join your local Lawn Doctor franchise. No matter the task, our independent operators know that every Lawn Doctor employee plays an important role in providing customers with the great results they expect, while making the local community a little happier. Your work will never go unappreciated.
Since each of our franchises is locally owned, you'll get to work for and with people in your area and become part of a close-knit Lawn Doctor family. If you enjoy working outdoors, being largely self-directed with little supervision, and would like a chance to help make the world a greener place, we would love to talk to you.
We appreciate your interest and hope to have you on board a local franchise team as soon as possible.
* All Lawn Doctor locations are independently owned and operated. All positions identified here are positions offered by individual Lawn Doctor franchisees.