Agronomy, Business Development, Communication Skills, Disease, Driver's License, Licensing, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maple, Mechanical Maintenance, Operations Management, People Management, Quality Metrics, Safety Process, Service Delivery, Software Administration, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Up-Selling
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Lawn Doctor of East Puyallup‑Bonney Lake‑Maple Valley is hiring a full‑time Lawn Care Technician who wants to grow into a future Operations Manager role as the company expands. This role is ideal for a motivated, mechanically inclined person who enjoys working outdoors, delivering excellent service, and being part of a growth‑minded, community‑focused lawn care brand.
What you will do
- Perform lawn care services including fertilization, weed control, aeration, seeding, and insect treatments using professional, ride‑on and walk‑behind equipment according to label and company standards.
- Inspect lawns, identify weeds, insects, and disease issues, and document findings in route sheets or software for follow‑up recommendations.
- Communicate clearly with customers at the door or by phone about what was done, what you observed, and recommend next steps or add‑on services.
- Maintain, clean, and perform basic mechanical maintenance on trucks and application equipment; assist with shop work, loading, and end‑of‑day clean‑up.
- Safely handle, mix, and apply products in compliance with Washington State pesticide laws and Lawn Doctor safety procedures, including completing required logs.
Skills, licensing, and growth paths
What you bring:
- Valid Washington driver’s license and insurable driving record.
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds, work on your feet, and handle outdoor work in all weather.
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn basic maintenance on sprayers, spreaders, and small engines.
- Strong customer‑service mindset, good communication skills, and the desire to represent a quality‑focused, community‑oriented local business.
Licensing:
- A Washington State pesticide license (Laws and Safety, Ornamental Weed, Ornamental Insect & Disease) is highly desired.
- Candidates without a license will be trained, with an expectation to obtain the license within 90 days of hire; company provides guidance and supports exam preparation.
Growth opportunity:
- This position is designed with advancement in mind. A driven, motivated technician can grow into roles such as Senior Technician, Sales Consultant, or Operations Manager as Lawn Doctor of East Puyallup‑Bonney Lake‑Maple Valley continues to expand.
- The team is focused on growth and service excellence, working to be a community‑focused leader in the lawn care industry in Pierce and King County.
Schedule and production expectations
- Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional Saturdays during peak spring and fall as needed.
- Routes start and end at our Buckley, WA shop, servicing nearby Pierce and King County area neighborhoods.
- Production expectations: roughly 20 stops per day in peak season, with performance goals based on time per job and quality standards.
Pay, bonuses, and benefits
- Hourly pay:
- $22/hr starting for entry‑level hires.
- $25/hr for fully qualified technicians (experience and/or license).
- Up to $28/hr for highly experienced, licensed technicians with strong production and service history.
- Bonuses: Commissions on upsells (aeration, seeding, insect services, additional programs) are considered as part of performance‑based bonuses.
- Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) after the first year of employment
- Company uniforms
- 20 hours of paid training on Lawn Doctor systems, safety, and turf/agronomy fundamentals.
* All Lawn Doctor locations are independently owned and operated. All positions identified here are positions offered by individual Lawn Doctor franchisees.
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