Lawn Care Technician​/Operator

If you take pride in quality work, know your way around outdoor equipment, and want to turn lawn care into a long-term career, The Todd Group Inc. gives you the training, tools, and opportunity to sharpen your skills on premier residential properties.

• $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 (PPE)

• Clear career path toward increased route responsibility and technical specialization

• Build your career with an established company known for professional lawn care, landscape maintenance, turf management, and plant health care

• Get hands-on training from experienced managers and senior lawn care technicians

• Develop valuable skills in turf management, weed identification, equipment calibration, pesticide application, fertilization, and property diagnostics

• Work with a team that values safety, accuracy, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement

• Get clear expectations, direct communication, and support when you need it

• Expand your technical knowledge while building a long-term career in the green industry

• Perform lawn care services on residential properties in Northern New Jersey

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

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

• Assist with aeration, over seeding, lawn renovation, and seasonal turf care 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 turf for weeds, insects, disease symptoms, drought stress, irrigation issues, and other lawn health concerns

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

• Maintain accurate digital service records for products, weather conditions, application rates, and completed services

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

• Keep trucks, lawn care equipment, product inventory, and storage areas clean and organized

• Perform routine equipment inspections and maintenance

• Follow company safety procedures and correctly use required PPE

• Communicate professionally with homeowners, managers, and coworkers

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

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

• Experience with fertilizer application, pesticide application, aeration, over seeding, or ride-on lawn care equipment is a plus

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

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

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

• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and work habits

• Ability to work independently after completing required training

• Basic ability to use smartphones or tablets for digital service documentation

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

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

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

• Ability to frequently walk, bend, lift, carry, and operate lawn care 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 required New Jersey pesticide licensing with company-supported training

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Education in turf management,…