Lawn Care Technician / Specialist

Naturescape • Schaumburg, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Naturescape of Schaumburg, Illinois is hiring a Lawn Care Specialist to provide lawn and landscape services for residential and commercial customers. This field-based role involves managing a route, caring for properties, and serving as a visible company representative who answers customer questions and explains services. The company provides paid training; prior lawn or landscape experience is not required.

Specialists perform lawn care, aeration, mowing, tree and shrub care and pruning, and mosquito control. The work changes with the seasons: winter duties may include snow removal and other winter work. State pesticide certifications are required for this licensed specialist position, although the posting does not specify when they must be obtained.

The typical schedule is 10-hour days, four days per week, with variations based on weather and customer needs. Overtime is frequently available. The company describes the work as independent and outdoors, while also emphasizing team support and coaching.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Motivation and a desire to learn.
• Obtain or hold state pesticide certifications for this licensed specialist position; timing is not specified.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a general laborer, construction worker, landscaper, groundskeeper, or lawn mower is relevant, but not required.
• A willingness to be coached and learn through hands-on work.
• Passion for working outdoors and helping people.

Responsibilities

• Manage a service route and provide lawn and landscape care at residential and commercial properties.
• Perform lawn care, lawn aeration, mowing, tree and shrub care and pruning, and mosquito control.
• Assess lawn health and landscape needs using company-provided training.
• Communicate with customers, answer questions, explain services, and help customers understand their landscape needs.
• Adapt work to seasonal needs, including snow removal and other winter work when available.

Benefits

• 401(k) with a 200% company match up to 6%, vested immediately.
• Company-paid insurance benefits during winter unemployment.
• Up to three weeks of PTO plus holidays starting in year one.
• Paid training.
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• HRA and HSA.
• Employee discounts.
• Weekly performance bonus potential and additional performance bonuses for top earners.
• Frequently available overtime opportunities.
• Snow removal and other winter work opportunities for most specialists.
• Typical annual raises.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Potential to become a manager in as little as one year, especially for those willing to relocate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed