Lawncare Technician Manager

Canopy Lawn Care • Chesterfield, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Canopy Lawncare, we specialize in soil health and elite agronomics, focusing on premium results for cool-season turf, specifically Tall Fescue. We offer comprehensive treatment packages and specialized services. We are looking for a driven, knowledgeable Lawncare Technician Manager to lead our crews, educate our clients, and help grow our footprint. As the Lawncare Technician Manager, you will oversee daily routing and applications, ensure quality control, and serve as the face of Canopy Lawncare for our clients. The ideal candidate is an agronomy expert comfortable diagnosing turf issues, applying treatments, and consulting with homeowners.

Requirements

• Proven, hands-on experience in commercial pesticide and fertilizer applications.
• Strong understanding of turfgrass types, weed identification, soil health, and seasonal lawn diseases.
• Demonstrated ability to upsell services and close sales in the field.
• Exceptional communication skills with a willingness to educate and interact directly with clients daily.
• Must hold (or be willing to immediately obtain) applicable state pesticide application licenses/certifications.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Agronomy expert
• Comfortable diagnosing a turf issue
• Comfortable applying treatments
• Comfortable having a confident, consultative conversation with a homeowner to upgrade their service.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee the safe, accurate application of fertilizers, pre-emergents, post-emergents, and specialized treatments (grub control, fungicides) in accordance with our treatment schedules.
• Actively engage with clients on-site, explain the 'why' behind treatments, set proper expectations for turf recovery, and build long-term trust.
• Proactively identify property needs and sell supplemental services, such as fall aeration and seeding, carbon/lime supplements, or upgrades to the 11-treatment 'Healthy Lawn Plus' package.
• Train, mentor, and manage lawncare technicians, ensuring they follow safety protocols, maintain equipment, and deliver high standards of service.
• Utilize deep knowledge of cool-season grasses (particularly Tall Fescue) to troubleshoot problem areas, diagnose diseases, and adjust treatment plans as weather and environmental conditions dictate.

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Aggressive, uncapped bonus structure directly tied to route growth, upselling success, and client retention.
• Opportunity to shape the operations and culture of a growing local business.

What This Job Offers

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