Concrete, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Landscaping, Small Company, Time Management, Training Program, Truck Driver, Up-Selling
Job Overview
We are seeking dedicated, dependable, and hardworking crew members who enjoy working outdoors and working with their hands to join our team! The ideal candidates will be responsible for various outdoor tasks that contribute to the maintenance and beautification of residential and business lawns. This role requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Crew members will engage in activities such as mowing, edging, trimming, mulch installation, gutter cleaning, leaf removal, etc.
We are a small company that is rapidly growing! Perfect opportunity for someone who is willing to work hard and grow their skills while helping us grow the company. For more info check out our site: https://sommerlawn.com.
What Makes This Job Different:
We use a pay-for-performance system where you can earn up to 20% of the revenue you generate. Work efficiently, go home earlier, and make more per hour. Our top performers earn $25-35/hr. You are still guaranteed your base hourly rate at a minimum.
Mostly Solo Crews - You own your routes & clients!
The Work
Mowing, trimming, edging, and blowing residential lawns
Seasonal services: leaf removal, mulch, yard cleanups, and snow removal
Operating commercial stand-on mowers and other equipment (we train you)
Monday–Friday schedule — no weekends
Join us in creating beautiful outdoor spaces while developing your skills in the landscaping industry!
Requirements
- Reliable transportation to our shop in Olathe, KS
- Valid driver’s license (you’ll be driving trucks with trailers)
- Able to do hard physical work outdoors in Kansas heat
- Show up on time, every day. This is the #1 requirement.
- No lawn care experience needed — we have a full training program. Coachability matters more to us!
Competencies: What we are looking for in our crew members
- Reliability: Shows up on time, every day; follows through.
- Work Ethic: Can handle 8+ hours of physical work; doesn’t fade in heat.
- Coachability: Accepts feedback without defensiveness; asks questions; improves quickly.
- Efficiency Mindset: Looks for faster ways; moves with purpose; motivated by P4P.
- Safety Awareness: Thinks before acting; no shortcuts; stays aware of surroundings.
- Client Interaction: Polite and professional; handles basic questions/complaints calmly.
- Attention to Detail: Notices missed spots, uneven edges, and clippings on concrete.
Key Results: What success looks like in this role
- P4P threshold (crew hourly rate): $100+/hr
- Quality: Zero callbacks / zero re-work
- Attendance: 0 unexcused absences or no-shows (100% passed)
- Equipment care: No damage from neglect or abuse (truck/trailer/equipment kept clean & working)
- Mapsly compliance: Accurate, complete check-in/out data — fewer than 2 errors per week
Benefits
- Commission bonuses if you upsell customers for other services
- Commission bonuses when you hit p4p numbers
- Opportunity for advancement
- Flexible schedule
- Paid on the job training
- Crew leads can borrow trucks for personal use on occasion
- Fast growing company with new opportunities for advancement every year