Licensed Lawn Care Spray Technician – 4-Day Work Week

About the role

Element Turf & Outdoor Solutions is seeking an Illinois‑licensed lawn care spray technician to run a daily route, apply turf treatments, and provide high‑quality service to residential and commercial customers.

Key responsibilities

• Apply fertilizer, weed control, and pesticide treatments safely and efficiently.
• Run a daily route independently while meeting quality standards.
• Communicate with customers about services, expectations, and results.
• Support service estimates and recommend additional turf services.
• Perform turf‑related duties such as aeration, overseeding, and seeding.
• Operate and maintain professional equipment and company vehicles.
• Complete required documentation accurately.

Required profile

• Illinois Pesticide Applicator License.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Reliable transportation to the shop.
• Physical ability to work outdoors in various weather and lift 50 lb regularly.

Required skills

• Fertilizer application.
• Weed control application.
• Pesticide application.
• Professional equipment operation.

What we offer

• 4‑day work week (Monday‑Thursday) during the season.
• Hourly pay $20–$27 based on experience.
• $2,000 signing bonus (based on experience, performance, attendance).
• Season runs late February through December with winter work options.
• Accrued paid time off.
• Safety and technical training with a clear growth path.