Lawn Care Technician
Full Time • Yorktown
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Now Hiring: Lawn Care Technician – Year-Round, Full-Time Position
Location: Yorktown, VA
Company: Lawn Doctor of Greater Williamsburg - The Peninsula - Smithfield
Pay Range: $18 - $24
Company: Lawn Doctor of Greater Williamsburg - The Peninsula - Smithfield
Pay Range: $18 - $24
Join a Team That Values Your Growth
We’re not just hiring a Lawn Care Technician — we’re building a team of professionals who take pride in their work and want to grow with a locally owned business backed by Lawn Doctor, a trusted national brand serving communities since 1967.
At Lawn Doctor of Greater Williamsburg-The Peninsula-Smithfield, we believe in supporting our employees as much as we support our customers.
We’re not just hiring a Lawn Care Technician — we’re building a team of professionals who take pride in their work and want to grow with a locally owned business backed by Lawn Doctor, a trusted national brand serving communities since 1967.
At Lawn Doctor of Greater Williamsburg-The Peninsula-Smithfield, we believe in supporting our employees as much as we support our customers.
***$1,500 Signing Bonus for candidates who already hold a valid VDACS Registered Technician certificate***
Why Choose Us?
- Year-Round Job with a Winter Break – Work full-time through the year with a paid two-week holiday break included
- Guaranteed Weekly Hours – Minimum 35 hours/week paid, even during slow periods
- Overtime Opportunities – During peak season (spring/summer/fall), earn more with OT hours (1.5x hourly rate)
- Competitive Pay – Starting pay ranges from $18 to $24 per hour, based on experience and licensing. Technicians with a Registered Technician License and prior lawn care experience will start at the higher end of the range, while those new to the industry will begin at the lower end with full training provided.
- Paid Time Off & Holidays – 4 total weeks of paid time off per year:
- 10 flexible PTO days for personal time, sick leave, or holidays
- 10 scheduled days off during our paid winter break (Christmas through New Year’s)
- Bonus Opportunities – Based on route performance, customer satisfaction, and seasonal goals
- Company Vehicle & Uniforms Provided – Work with brand new, state-of-the-art equipment. Each technician is assigned a new Lawn Doctor van and a high-performance ride-on applicator. Unlike many competitors who use push-type spreaders, our ride-on systems reduce fatigue and increase productivity for a better workday experience.
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Training & Certification Support – We support technicians in obtaining their Registered Technician License and advancing to Certified Applicator. We pay for your training and certification as a Registered Technician — no out-of-pocket cost to you.
What You’ll Do
- Apply lawn care treatments (fertilizer, weed control, insect control) to residential properties
- Drive a company vehicle along an assigned route
- Communicate with customers in a professional, friendly manner
- Track materials and job completion in our mobile system
- Perform seasonal services and maintenance throughout the year
Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- A VDACS Registered Technician Certificate is required within 30 days of hire. We cover the cost and provide all training needed to help you succeed.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- Prior lawn care or landscape experience is a plus
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make on-the-spot decisions
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Requires frequent walking, bending, kneeling, and physical activity outdoors
- Comfortable working in a variety of weather conditions and on your feet for extended periods
Compensation: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Our Franchisees Need People Like You
Here at Lawn Doctor, we have a very simple approach to our work—be safe, have fun, and change the world one lawn at a time. It’s the kind of approach that, not surprisingly, has led us to the highest customer satisfaction and retention rates in the industry.
Lawn Doctor locations across the country offer phenomenal employment opportunities.* Whether you’re an experienced lawn care technician or just starting out on your career path, all you need is a passion for success and a strong work ethic to be a candidate to join your local Lawn Doctor franchise. No matter the task, our independent operators know that every Lawn Doctor employee plays an important role in providing customers with the great results they expect, while making the local community a little happier. Your work will never go unappreciated.
Since each of our franchises is locally owned, you’ll get to work for and with people in your area and become part of a close-knit Lawn Doctor family. If you enjoy working outdoors, being largely self-directed with little supervision, and would like a chance to help make the world a greener place, we would love to talk to you.
We appreciate your interest and hope to have you on board a local franchise team as soon as possible.
* 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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