Lawn Care Technician

Ziehler Lawn Care

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Waynesville, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Deliver professional lawn fertilization, weed control, and exterior pest treatments to residential properties. Perform property evaluations and maintain professional communication with customers while documenting service details via mobile devices.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. You possess strong communication skills, a customer-focused mindset, and a willingness to learn and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Must Have Skills for ATS

driving

lawn fertilization

weed control

pest control

Job Description

Join a Team That’s Growing!

Ziehler Lawn Care is growing and looking for motivated Lawn Care Technicians who take pride in their work and enjoy being outdoors. In this role, you’ll deliver professional lawn fertilization, weed control and exterior pest services while serving as a trusted, friendly face to our residential customers. Every visit is an opportunity to deliver our Unmatched Customer Experience.

Since 1999, Ziehler Lawn Care has helped homeowners in Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus enjoy healthy, vibrant outdoor spaces through fertilization, weed control, pest prevention and aeration & seeding — all guided by our Core Purpose: Make Life More Enjoyable.

We’re Not Just Growing, We’re Winning!

We’re recognized for our people-focused culture:

  • Lawn & Landscape Magazine Best Place to Work – 2024 & 2025
  • Dayton Business Journal Best Place to Work – 2024 & 2025
  • Cincinnati Business Courier Best Place to Work – 2025

What You’ll Do

As a Lawn Care Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional service:

  • Provide lawn fertilization, weed control and exterior pest treatments to residential properties
  • Drive company vehicles on local routes and safely operate application equipment
  • Perform property evaluations and make service recommendations based on lawn conditions
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with customers at each visit
  • Document service details, property conditions and customer notes using mobile devices
  • Identify opportunities for additional services, earning commission on produced work
  • Collaborate with Lawn Care Specialists, Sales Specialists and Customer Experience team members
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
  • Strong communication skills and customer-focused mindset
  • Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn
  • Team player who collaborates well with others while also working independently
  • Successful completion of a criminal background check

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and walk approximately 8–12 miles per day        
  • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, and light rain)
  • Saturday availability may be required based on weather conditions
  • Consistent daytime schedule
  • Full benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, and Paid Volunteer Time Off
  • Retirement planning with company match
  • Ongoing training and collaboration
  • Employee incentives, commission and discounts
  • Career Progression & Professional development opportunities
  • A goal-oriented, fun and supportive atmosphere
  • Team-building events

Ziehler Lawn Care

Ziehler Lawn Care is a fast growing, local company providing lawn fertilization, pest prevention and mosquito control to residential homeowners. Our goal is to Make Life More Enjoyable for 20,150 people by 2030, and we plan to achieve this simply by building the best team that provides The Unmatched Customer Experience. Consistent Growth: Ziehler Lawn Care has averaged over 26% organic growth per year since 2016, doubling in size every 3 years. Why Our Team Says Ziehler is a Great Place to Grow a Career: We have a family atmosphere and a strong culture with active owners and leaders that are engaged with their team. Customers get a lot of enjoyment from our service, so our team is very proud of their work and what we do. We care about the success and happiness of our people. We consciously invest time and resources developing our team. The company growth creates opportunities. We keep it fun with lots of events with our teams and families! History: Andrew Ziehler started Ziehler Landscaping in 1999 just out of high school and ran the business until transitioning fully to lawn fertilization with Ziehler Lawn Care in 2016. He and his wife, Dessine, lead the company today. Future: As we continue to pursue our 2030 goal, we know that our Z-Team is what will set us up for success in hitting our goals and Make Life More Enjoyable for many. We hope you join us and can share in the success!
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