Lawn Care Technician

Lawn Doctor•Buckley, WA

7d•$20 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Lawn Doctor of East Puyallup‑Bonney Lake‑Maple Valley is hiring a full‑time Lawn Care Technician who wants to grow into a future Sales or Operations Manager role as the company expands. This role is ideal for a motivated, mechanically inclined person who enjoys working outdoors, delivering excellent service, and being part of a growth‑minded, community‑focused lawn care brand. What you will do Perform lawn care services including fertilization, weed control, aeration, seeding, and insect treatments using professional, ride‑on and walk‑behind equipment according to label and company standards. Inspect lawns, identify weeds, insects, and disease issues, and document findings in route sheets or software for follow‑up recommendations. Communicate clearly with customers at the door or by phone about what was done, what you observed, and recommend next steps or add‑on services. Maintain, clean, and perform basic mechanical maintenance on trucks and application equipment; assist with shop work, loading, and end‑of‑day clean‑up. Safely handle, mix, and apply products in compliance with Washington State pesticide laws and Lawn Doctor safety procedures, including completing required logs. Schedule and production expectations Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m . , with occasional Saturdays during peak spring and fall as needed. Routes start and end at our Buckley, WA shop, servicing nearby Pierce and King County area neighborhoods. Production expectations: roughly 20 stops per day in peak season, with performance goals based on time per job and quality standards. Pay, bonuses, and benefits Hourly pay: $22/hr starting for entry‑level hires. $25/hr for fully qualified technicians (experience and/or license). Up to $28/hr for highly experienced, licensed technicians with strong production and service history. Bonuses: Commissions on upsells (aeration, seeding, insect services, additional programs) are considered as part of performance‑based bonuses. Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays 401(k) after the first year of employment Company uniforms 20 hours of paid training on Lawn Doctor systems, safety, and turf/agronomy fundamentals. Skills, licensing, and growth paths What you bring: Valid Washington driver’s license and insurable driving record. Ability to lift 50+ pounds, work on your feet, and handle outdoor work in all weather. Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn basic maintenance on sprayers, spreaders, and small engines. Strong customer‑service mindset, good communication skills, and the desire to represent a quality‑focused, community‑oriented local business. Licensing: A Washington State pesticide license (Laws and Safety, Ornamental Weed, Ornamental Insect & Disease) is highly desired . Candidates without a license will be trained, with an expectation to obtain the license within 90 days of hire; company provides guidance and supports exam preparation. Growth opportunity: This position is designed with advancement in mind. A driven, motivated technician can grow into roles such as Senior Technician, Sales Consultant, or Operations Manager as Lawn Doctor of East Puyallup‑Bonney Lake‑Maple Valley continues to expand. The team is focused on growth and service excellence, working to be a community‑focused leader in the lawn care industry in Pierce and King County. Compensation: $20.00 - $28.00 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 lawn care 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.

Requirements

Valid Washington driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Ability to lift 50+ pounds, work on your feet, and handle outdoor work in all weather.
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn basic maintenance on sprayers, spreaders, and small engines.
Strong customer‑service mindset, good communication skills, and the desire to represent a quality‑focused, community‑oriented local business.

Nice To Haves

A Washington State pesticide license (Laws and Safety, Ornamental Weed, Ornamental Insect & Disease) is highly desired

Responsibilities

Perform lawn care services including fertilization, weed control, aeration, seeding, and insect treatments using professional, ride‑on and walk‑behind equipment according to label and company standards.
Inspect lawns, identify weeds, insects, and disease issues, and document findings in route sheets or software for follow‑up recommendations.
Communicate clearly with customers at the door or by phone about what was done, what you observed, and recommend next steps or add‑on services.
Maintain, clean, and perform basic mechanical maintenance on trucks and application equipment; assist with shop work, loading, and end‑of‑day clean‑up.
Safely handle, mix, and apply products in compliance with Washington State pesticide laws and Lawn Doctor safety procedures, including completing required logs.