Lawn Care Technician - Pesticide Applicator

About the role

A family-owned Weed Man franchise in Spencer, MA (A. Arsenault & Sons) is hiring motivated, dependable Lawn Care Technicians for a year-round, full-time position. From March through December you service residential lawns, apply lawn care and pest control treatments and build customer relationships. During the off-season (January–February) you switch to door-to-door canvassing, generating leads and offering homeowners free, no-obligation quotes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and service a daily route of customers
• Apply lawn and pest control/pesticide treatments
• Explain treatments and give recommendations
• Build strong customer relationships through professional service
• Generate leads through door-to-door canvassing and client referrals
• Meet service, production and sales goals
• Maintain equipment, vehicle and a professional appearance
• Complete service documentation accurately and support team members as needed

Required profile

• At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license with 2+ years of driving history and a clean record
• Ability to walk large properties (up to 200,000 sq. ft.) and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to obtain a Massachusetts pesticide license within 3 weeks of starting, including studying and passing the exam
• Experience with face-to-face customer service
• Self-motivated, dependable and able to work independently and outdoors in various weather
• Successful background check

What we offer

• Starting pay of $22 per hour (full-production technicians average $25/hour)
• 8% commission on add-on service sales
• Year-round, full-time employment
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
• Simple IRA retirement plan and paid time off
• Referral bonuses and company outings

Schedule: Monday to Friday, starting at 7am during lawn care season, with occasional Saturdays and extra hours at peak; off-season Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 6:30pm (subject to change).