Lawn Care Technician / Operator

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent The Todd Group Inc., an industry leader in professional landscape maintenance, lawn care, and plant health care.

If you're dependable, enjoy working outdoors, and want to build a long-term career in professional lawn care, this is your opportunity to learn from experienced experts while making an impact on some of Northern New Jersey's premier residential properties.

What's in It for You?

• Pay: $22 to $27 per hour, based on experience, licensing, and technical ability

• Full-time position with seasonal overtime opportunities

• Performance-based advancement and compensation growth

• Health and dental insurance

• 401(k) with company contribution

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

• Paid training, licensing, and approved certification expenses

• Company-provided uniforms, professional application equipment, and required personal protective equipment

• Clear career path into increased route responsibility and technical specialization

Why You'll Love It Here

• Join an established, respected company known for delivering high-quality lawn care and plant health services

• Receive hands-on training from experienced managers and senior technicians

• Learn professional turf management, weed identification, equipment calibration, pesticide application, and property diagnostics

• Work in a team that values quality workmanship, safety, accuracy, and continuous learning

• Clear expectations, direct communication, and support when questions arise

• Grow your technical skills while building a rewarding career in the green industry

Your New Role

• Perform scheduled lawn fertilization, weed control, insect control, and soil treatment applications

• Operate ride-on spreaders and sprayers, push spreaders, backpack sprayers, aerators, seeders, and other professional lawn care equipment

• Assist with aeration, overseeding, lawn renovation, and seasonal turf services

• Mix, transport, and apply fertilizers and lawn care products according to product labels, company procedures, and New Jersey regulations

• Follow treatment programs, application rates, property instructions, and scheduled service plans

• Inspect lawns for weeds, insects, disease symptoms, drought stress, irrigation concerns, and other turf conditions

• Report property observations and concerns to the PHC/Lawn Department Manager or senior technicians

• Maintain accurate digital service records, including products applied, weather conditions, application rates, and completed work

• Protect lawns, landscape beds, buildings, hardscapes, and surrounding property during every application

• Maintain clean trucks, equipment, product inventory, and storage areas

• Perform routine equipment inspections and maintenance

• Follow all safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment

• Communicate professionally with homeowners and coworkers

• Participate in company training, licensing preparation, and continuing education

Hiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.

• Previous experience in lawn care, landscaping, grounds maintenance, agriculture, equipment operation, or a related outdoor field preferred

• Fertilizer application, pesticide application, aeration, overseeding, or ride-on equipment experience is a plus

• Willingness to learn professional turf care, plant health care, and pesticide application practices

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

• Ability to follow written instructions, product labels, application rates, and treatment programs

• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and strong work ethic

• Comfortable working independently after completing training

• Basic ability to use smartphones or tablets for digital documentation

• Professional communication skills with clients, managers, and team members

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

• Ability to safely perform physical work outdoors in changing weather conditions

• Ability to frequently walk, bend, lift, carry, and operate equipment throughout the workday

• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Willingness to work seasonal overtime and occasional Saturdays as needed

• New Jersey Commercial Pesticide Operator or Applicator credential preferred but not required

• Willingness to obtain New Jersey pesticide licensing with company-supported training

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Turf management, horticulture, landscaping, agriculture, or related education is a plus

The Todd Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.#yellow