Landscape Specialist

SavATree • Dayton, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Lawn Care Specialist at SavATree, you will maintain and enhance outdoor spaces, ensuring landscapes are healthy, visually appealing, and environmentally sustainable. You’ll apply your expertise to preserve and improve client properties while delivering exceptional service. SavATree was founded 45 years ago with a mission to preserve trees threatened by the gypsy moth epidemic. Since then, we’ve grown into a nationwide leader in tree, shrub, and lawn care services. Unlike companies that focus on removal, our work is rooted in preservation and care. We invest heavily in training and continuing education, fostering a collaborative culture where team members help each other succeed. SavATree provides the resources and opportunities for employees to grow their careers and become subject matter experts.

Requirements

• A passion for landscaping and creating healthy outdoor environments
• 1–2 years of hands-on experience in lawn care or landscape maintenance
• Knowledge of plants, trees, shrubs, and turf care
• Ability to operate landscape equipment safely and effectively
• Strong communication skills for interacting with clients and team members
• A valid driver’s license and authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Turf, Entomology, Plant Sciences, Horticulture, or equivalent experience is preferred
• Horticulture/Arboriculture Trade Certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Performing lawn aeration, fertilization, and pest control services
• Maintaining lawns, shrubs, trees, and flower beds
• Removing debris and keeping work areas clean and safe
• Operating hand tools, small and large equipment, skid steers, and loaders
• Communicating with clients and coworkers to ensure project needs are met
• Adhering to safety protocols and equipment operation standards

Benefits

• Competitive pay, between $XX and $XX hourly, plus up to a $500 Sign on Bonus, based on experience
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) savings plan
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Extensive training, continuing education, and opportunities to advance your career in landscape maintenance
• Work alongside highly trained, safety-focused teams who take pride in quality service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees