Job Description
Galbraith’s Landscaping & Lawn Care is seeking dependable, hardworking Seasonal Lawn Aeration Technicians to join our team during the fall aeration season.
This is a fast-paced, outdoor position focused primarily on completing residential and commercial lawn aeration services safely, efficiently, and to company standards. Technicians will operate professional aeration equipment, follow scheduled routes, communicate property concerns, and make sure each lawn receives thorough and consistent coverage.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, can work independently, and wants the opportunity to work substantial hours during a busy seasonal period.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform core aeration on residential and commercial lawns
- Safely operate walk-behind and/or ride-on aeration equipment
- Follow assigned daily routes and service schedules
- Complete properties within established production times
- Provide thorough and consistent aeration coverage
- Identify and avoid sprinkler heads, landscape lighting, invisible fencing, utility structures, and other property obstacles
- Review property notes and instructions before beginning service
- Properly mark or document any property concerns
- Load, unload, and secure aeration equipment
- Perform basic daily equipment inspections and maintenance
- Report mechanical problems promptly
- Keep trucks, trailers, and equipment clean and organized
- Communicate completed services and property concerns to the office or supervisor
- Maintain professional behavior while working on customer properties
- Follow all company safety procedures
- Assist with overseeding or other seasonal lawn services when needed
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN |
| Job Type | Temporary, Full-time, Employee |
| Salary | $22–$24 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 11 - 50 |
| Headquarters | Fort Wayne, IN, US |
| Website | https://galbraithsinc.pinpointhq.com |
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record a must
- Dependable transportation to work
- Previous lawn care, landscaping, mowing, or equipment-operation experience is helpful but not required
- Ability to work independently and stay productive without constant supervision
- Strong attendance and dependability
- Attention to detail
- Ability to follow routes, instructions, and property notes
W - illingness to work longer days when weather and workload require it.
This is a physically demanding outdoor position. Applicants must be able to:
- Walk for extended periods throughout the workday
- Operate heavy lawn equipment safely
- Work on hills, slopes, and uneven terrain
- Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Work outdoors in heat, cool temperatures, light rain, and changing fall weather
- Work efficiently while maintaining service quality
Seasonal Schedule
This is a temporary seasonal position primarily during the late-summer and fall lawn aeration season.
Work hours may vary depending on weather and customer demand. During peak periods, employees should expect full workdays and potentially additional hours to keep services on schedule.
Because aeration is weather-sensitive, flexibility and dependable attendance are especially important.
Opportunity for Year-Round Employment
This position is seasonal, but it can be an opportunity to build a long-term career with Galbraith’s Landscaping & Lawn Care.
Seasonal employees who demonstrate:
- Strong attendance and dependability
- Good work quality
- Consistent productivity
- Safe equipment operation
- A positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
may be offered year-round employment with the company.
Year-round opportunities may include lawn care, mowing, landscape maintenance, snow operations, equipment work, or other positions based on the employee’s skills and the company’s needs.
We view seasonal aeration as a great opportunity for motivated employees to prove themselves and potentially earn a permanent position with our team. Many of our current year-round teammembers began with us by doing aeration.
About Company
Galbraith’s Landscaping & Lawn Care is proudly celebrating 75 years as a locally owned and growing company serving both residential and commercial customers. We value quality work, reliability, and strong relationships with our team and clients.
Galbraith’s Landscaping & Lawn Care is hiring motivated crew members for our growing mowing division. We combine guaranteed weekly pay with performance bonuses, organized routes, and professional equipment to create a stable and rewarding work environment.
We are looking for dependable people who work efficiently, care about quality, and want the opportunity to earn above-average pay.
Skills
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record a must
- Dependable transportation to work
- Ability to work independently and stay productive without constant supervision
- Strong attendance and dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to follow routes, instructions, and property notes
- Willingness to work longer days when weather and workload require it.
Skills
- Landscapingunmatched
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