Lawn & Pest Technician - $20-$22 per hour based on experience.
hace 20 días
Plano
Job Description Lawn Health & Pest Technician – $20/hr + Benefits Location: Plano, TX (75074) - Local Routes in Garland, Mesquite, Forney, Plano, Richardson, & East Dallas Schedule: Monday–Friday (Occasional Saturdays) Pay: $20-$22 per hour based on experience + Full Benefits + Weekly Paychecks Village Green Lawn & Pest has served North Texas homeowners since 1980. We're a family-owned company based in Plano — and we're growing. This is a full-time field technician role servicing residential lawn care, pest control, and mosquito treatment routes across Garland, Mesquite, Forney, Plano, Richardson, and East Dallas. This is year-round outdoor work in North Texas — hot summers, cold winter mornings, and physically active days. We're direct about that upfront because the right candidate will see it as a feature, not a drawback. We welcome both entry-level applicants (we'll train the right person) and experienced technicians from lawn care, pest control, landscaping, or similar outdoor field roles. What we offer: $20-$22/hr, weekly paychecks, health insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) with company match, company truck, uniforms, and equipment — plus structured onboarding and a clear path to grow with a company that's been here for 46 years. Pay rate is determined by experience. A resume is required to be considered. First — The Reality of the Role This is 100% outdoor work, year-round in North Texas. That means: • Hot summers, • Cold winter mornings We’re happy to train the right person. You bring: • Strong work ethic and reliability, • Willingness to learn and accept coaching Experienced Technicians - Lawn / Pest / Mosquito / Outdoor Field Roles - Pay rate is $22 per hour Candidates with relevant field experience will ramp up faster. Helpful experience includes: • Lawn care, • Pest control, • Mosquito control, • Landscaping, • Outdoor service routes, • Other physically active field roles What You'll Do • Service residential properties on a daily route, • Apply lawn care, mosquito, and pest control treatments, • Inspect properties and recommend solutions, • Communicate professionally with homeowners, • Maintain accurate service records, • Keep your truck and equipment clean and organized, • Follow safety procedures for equipment and materials Requirements • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (MVR required), • Age 25+ (insurance requirement), • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical work, • Reliable, professional, and self-motivated, • Strong communication skills (English required; Spanish is a plus), • Live within driving distance of Plano, Richardson, Garland, Frisco, or McKinney Important Application Requirement - A resume is required. Applications submitted without a resume are considered incomplete. We will follow up once to request it. If we do not receive a response within approximately 24 hours, we will move forward with other candidates. If your resume does not show outdoor work experience, please include a brief note explaining: • Why you’re interested in an outdoor career, • Why you believe you will succeed in a physically demanding role Pay, Benefits & What We Provide Pay • Pay: $20-$22 /hour based on experience, • Monday-Friday daytime routes, • Health insurance, • Paid holidays and paid vacation time, • Company truck and tools provided for your route, • Uniforms, equipment, and safety gear supplied, • Structured onboarding and ride-alongs, • Ongoing coaching, training, and support, • Clear career path with room to grow Apply today to begin the process and learn more about building a long-term career with Village Green Lawn & Pest. Requirements What You Bring (THIS PART REALLY MATTERS) This is a 100% outdoor job, year-round. North Texas weather can be hot, cold, humid, or windy—sometimes all in one week. If your background is strictly office-based, this role likely isn’t the right fit. We believe in being transparent so we don’t waste your time—or ours! • Experience working outdoors (lawn care, landscaping, construction, delivery, pest control, or similar), • Strong work ethic and reliability (show up on time, ready to work), • Willingness to learn, accept coaching, and improve your skills, • Customer-focused, respectful, and professional attitude, • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically active work, • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (MVR required), • Must be 25+ years old (insurance requirement), • Strong communication skills in English (Spanish is a plus), • Live within driving distance of Plano, Richardson, Garland, Frisco, or McKinney, • Bonus Not Required: 1-2 years of lawn, pest, or fertilization experience, • Bonus Not Required: Texas 3A Lawn & Ornamental License (we'll help you get licensed if needed) Benefits Extras: • What We Provide, • $20/hour starting pay, plus overtime opportunities, • Comprehensive benefits including health insurance & 401(k) with company match, • Weekly paychecks via direct deposit, • Paid holidays and vacation time, • Company truck, uniforms, tools, and safety gear provided, • Consistent Monday–Friday schedule (optional Saturday overtime), • Stable, long-term career path with room to grow