Lawn Care Mole Apprentice Technician

ABC Home & Commercial Services•Lewisville, TX

9h•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

As a Lawn Care Mole Technician Apprentice, you will learn the fundamentals of professional lawn care and mole control while supporting experienced technicians in the field. This entry-level, hourly role is designed to provide hands-on training, skill development, and a clear path toward advancement within the Lawn Care division. Apprentices will initially serve as a floater, assisting across routes and teams until assigned a permanent route. ABC Home and Commercial Services will provide the required training for the Apprentice to obtain their Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Lawn and Ornamental License, which must be obtained within the first year of employment.

Requirements

No prior lawn care experience required; this is an apprentice-level position with structured training provided.
Ability and commitment to obtain a Texas Department of Agriculture Lawn and Ornamental License within the first year of employment (training provided by ABC).
Willingness to learn and uphold our core values.
Basic verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work outdoors and walk long distances in various weather conditions.
Flexibility to float between routes and work assignments as business needs require.
Interest in developing a long-term career in lawn care or related services.
Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within a defined training period.
Ability to safely operate a company vehicle and equipment after training.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. independently on a regular basis.
Basic math skills for learning accurate product application.
Ability to follow instructions and maintain accurate records.
Fluency in English (written and verbal) required.

Responsibilities

Assist Lawn Care Technicians with timely lawn applications using proper techniques.
Float between routes and technicians as assigned to support daily operational needs.
Learn to identify and communicate basic customer lawn concerns while on-site.
Support the team in meeting daily and weekly production goals.
Learn and communicate basic information about our lawn care programs to customers.
Assist in maintaining company truck and equipment by cleaning daily and storing properly.
Perform lawn care services under supervision, such as fertilization, weed control, and aeration.
Provide professional and courteous customer service, addressing basic questions and concerns.
Assist with lawn analysis and observe the quoting process for potential customers.
Support field sales efforts as directed.
Participate in company-provided training to prepare for the Texas Department of Agriculture Lawn and Ornamental License exam.
Learn the safe handling and application of fertilizers, weed control agents, insect control agents, and other products while following all safety protocols.
Assist in operating powered and non-powered equipment, including hand-held spreaders, backpack sprayers, hose-end sprayers, riding sprayers/spreaders, and aerating machines.
Accurately document work performed, products used, and post-treatment care instructions as trained.
Learn to recognize lawn problems caused by insects, diseases, water issues, sunlight exposure, or other factors.
Operates a company vehicle safely and efficiently after completing required training and authorization.
Assists with basic vehicle upkeep and reports maintenance needs promptly.
Follows all safety protocols and driving regulations and reports any work-related injuries immediately.
Complies with company vehicle usage policies and maintains a satisfactory driving record.
Reports any auto accidents immediately to the Service Manager.
Maintains an active Texas driver’s license and provides updated copies to Human Resources.