Licensed Lawn Care Spray Technician (IL) — 4-Day Work Week
$20–$27/hour + $2,000 Signing Bonus (based on experience and license status)
Valid Driver’s License + Clean Driving Record Required
Element Turf & Outdoor Solutions is a fast-growing, locally owned lawn care company serving residential and commercial customers. We’re hiring an experienced Illinois-licensed spray technician who can run a route, communicate professionally with customers, and deliver high-quality turf results.
Why you’ll want this job
- 4-day work week (Mon–Thu) in season
- $20–$27/hour (based on experience)
- $2,000 signing bonus (based on experience, performance, and attendance)
- Season runs late February through December
- Winter work available (Snow Removal, Holiday Lights, shop work)
- Accrued paid time off
- Safety + technical training, and clear growth path (Lead Tech / Route Lead)
Schedule
- Typical in-season hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30am–5:30pm
- Some overtime may be required during peak season (weather-dependent)
What you’ll do
- Apply fertilizer, weed control, and pesticide treatments safely and efficiently
- Run a daily route independently (with team support) while meeting quality standards
- Communicate clearly with customers about services, expectations, and results (in person, phone, and written notes)
- Support service estimates and recommend needed turf services
- Perform turf-related services as needed: aeration, overseeding, seeding, and other turf duties
- Safely operate and maintain professional equipment and materials
- Drive company vehicles safely (truck/trailer and/or box truck as assigned)
- Complete required documentation accurately (service notes, product use, safety protocols)
Must-have requirements
- Illinois Pesticide Applicator License — required
- Valid driver’s license + clean driving record — required
- Able to read/write and communicate in English (service notes + customer communication)
- Reliable transportation to/from the shop
- Ability to work outdoors in heat/cold and lift 50 lbs regularly
Preferred qualifications
- 2+ years lawn spray / turf application experience
- Customer-facing service experience and solid communication skills
- Comfort working independently and staying organized on a route
Signing bonus
- $2,000 based on experience, performance, and attendance