Lawn Technician; Lawn Mowing or Herbicide

Full-Time Lawn Technician (Lawn Mowing or Herbicide Application)

Join Neighbourhood Heroes as a Full-Time Lawn Technician and build a rewarding outdoor career in lawn care. Whether you specialize in mowing or herbicide application, you’ll enjoy steady hours, autonomy on the road, and the satisfaction of transforming lawns across Edmonton.

• ✅ $19/hour starting pay
• ✅ Full-time, 40 hours per week
• ✅ Seasonal (May–October) with opportunities to return yearly
• ✅ Overtime at 1.5x after 8 hrs/day or 40 hrs/week
• ✅ 1% commission on service upsells to existing customers
• ✅ 3% commission on services or packages sold to new customers
• ✅ 1 sick day per month (unused days stack)
• ✅ Training provided for all services and equipment
• ✅ Supportive team environment with clear structure and daily routines

You’ll work independently throughout the day, visiting residential and commercial properties using company vehicles and equipment. Both roles rely on strong safety habits, attention to detail, and great customer service.

Operate riding and push mowers, perform edging and trimming, maintain equipment, and deliver clean, professional lawn cuts. This role is ideal for techs who enjoy a relaxing, satisfying workflow — driving stop to stop, listening to music or podcasts, and making lawns look amazing.

6:45 AM: Arrive at the warehouse, grab snacks/drinks, check your vehicle, sign into the NH app, and enter your first stop into the Service Assistant (SA) App.

On the road: Drive safely (Tesla autopilot allowed on freeways but must be used responsibly). Park on the right side of the road; avoid driveways and steep curbs to prevent damage.

At the property:

• Unload the mower safely
• Set mowing height (usually 3' or #6)
• Mow perimeter then straight lines
• Trim edges cleanly
• Blow clippings onto the lawn, not onto vehicles or landscaping
• Take a final look for missed spots
• Take a photo and leave a service summary
• Place signs if you completed power‑edging or add‑on services

Continue stop‑to‑stop until your route is complete. Return to the bay, put equipment away, and clock out on Quick Books.

• Mow properties efficiently to NH quality standards
• Perform light maintenance on mowing equipment
• Complete edging, trimming, and clean‑up
• Maintain safe driving habits and equipment handling
• Provide positive customer service and generate Google reviews

• Valid Alberta Class 5 licence
• 3‑year driving abstract + 3‑year insurance history
• Physically capable of outdoor work
• Experience with lawn equipment is an asset (training provided)
• Strong attention to detail and safety

Apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers using backpack or truck‑mounted sprayers while following Alberta’s pesticide regulations. You’ll also assist with aeration, over seeding, and vegetation control.

6:45 AM: Arrive, gear up, clock in, check your vehicle, sign into the NH app, and load your first stop in the Service Assistant (SA) App.

At each property:

• Park safely with reel aligned to the backyard gate
• Pull hose to the farthest point without damaging property
• Check behind back fences for additional turf
• Spray perimeter first, then divide lawn into strips
• Overlap lines by ~6 inches for full coverage
• If doing vegetation control: use the shielded backpack sprayer, avoiding drift onto plants and animals
• Leave a sign, complete service summary, and verify the yard is fully covered

Finish the route, report issues/reschedule needs, return PPE, and clock out.

• Apply pesticides and fertilizers safely and accurately
• Use backpack sprayers for vegetation control
• Perform aeration and over seeding when required
• Protect…