RESIDENTIAL LAWN SPECIALIST/AERATOR

TruGreen•St. Charles, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

TruGreen is hiring a Residential Lawn Care Technician in West Chicago, Illinois. The role serves homeowners and commercial customers in West Chicago and nearby communities by applying lawn care treatments and helping customers achieve healthier lawns. Technicians work outdoors, manage an assigned route independently, and build customer relationships while delivering service. No prior lawn care experience is required. TruGreen provides paid training, hands-on coaching, and company-paid state certification when applicable. Technicians drive a company vehicle and use a tablet to manage route and customer information. Candidates must be able to become DOT certified and obtain a DOT Medical Card. This is a physically active position involving an average of 10–12 miles of walking outdoors per day, moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds, working in various weather conditions, safely operating equipment, and serving multiple customers each day. Candidates must be physically located in the United States while performing the job.

Requirements

  • Be at least 19 years old at the time of hire.
  • Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work.
  • Pass a motor vehicle record check and consent to a criminal background check.
  • Be able to obtain a DOT Medical Card and become DOT certified.
  • Be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Have a reliable, self-motivated, customer-focused mindset.
  • Speak, read, and write English fluently.
  • Be physically located in the United States while performing the job.
  • Walk an average of 10–12 miles outdoors throughout the day and lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

  • Relevant license, which may qualify candidates for higher starting pay.

Responsibilities

  • Drive a company vehicle on an assigned route.
  • Apply lawn care treatments to residential and commercial properties.
  • Identify customer needs and recommend solutions and additional services.
  • Manage route and customer information using a tablet.
  • Build relationships with customers and deliver exceptional service.
  • Work safely outdoors in a fast-paced, independent environment.
  • Safely operate equipment.

Benefits

  • Paid training
  • Company-paid state certification, if applicable
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee discounts
  • Performance bonus and commission opportunities
  • Overtime opportunities during peak season
  • Career development opportunities
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