Lawn Care Technician - Pesticide Application at Weed Man

Weed Man, North America’s #1 lawn care franchise, is hiring a Lawn Care Technician – Pesticide Application in Spencer, MA.

This full-time, outdoor, route-based role manages a recurring route of customers, applies lawn and pest control/pesticide treatments, and provides expert advice to property owners. You’ll build relationships, explain treatment plans, and recommend services that improve lawn health. No prior lawn care technician experience is required for this role - training is provided! Employees must obtain their Massachusetts Pesticide License within 2 weeks of starting. During the off-season, we offer an opportunity to stay employed full-time through door-knocking where you’ll generate leads by knocking on doors to offer free, no-obligation quotes or as part of the holiday décor & lighting team.

If you enjoy working with people, working independently outdoors, and staying physically active, this could be a great opportunity for you. We’re looking for team members who value Integrity, Dependability, Empowerment, Accountability, and Safety in the work they do every day.

Pay & Benefits:

• $22/hr starting pay - $23/hr after MA Pesticide License
• Avg. earnings ~ $25/hr based on production
• 8% commission earned on sales of add-on services
• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Simple IRA, PTO, referral bonuses, company outings

Schedule:

• Initial schedule until MA Pesticide license is obtained: Mon-Wed 9:30am-6:30pm; Thurs-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm;
• After licensing: Mon–Fri with a 7:00 AM start time
• Occasional Saturdays/overtime during peak season
• Start and end at Spencer, MA office daily

Responsibilities for Lawn Care Technician - Pesticide Application:

• Service a daily route of customers
• Apply fertilizer, weed, grub, and pest control/pesticide treatments
• Communicate with owners, answer questions and explain treatments
• Recommend additional services
• Build strong long-term customer relationships
• Meet service, production and sales goals
• Maintain equipment, vehicle, and professional personal appearance
• Complete service and sales documentation accurately
• Support other technicians as needed
• Off-season duties through door-to-door lead generation or as part of the holiday décor & lighting team

Requirements for Lawn Care Technician - Pesticide Application:

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED
• Valid state of Massachusetts driver's license, with at least 3 years of licensed driving and a clean driving record
• Obtain MA Pesticide License within 2 weeks of start date (includes studying independently and paying for/passing the exam)
• Experience in face-to-face customer service; preference for consultative customer service (explaining services/products, making recommendations, answering customer questions, or advising customers)
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to walk large properties daily (up to 200,000 sq. feet) and lift up to 50 lbs
• Self-motivated, accountable, able to manage a daily route independently
• Ability to pass a background check