Lawn & Pest Control Technician - Outdoor Career - $20/hr - Paid Training
10 days ago
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/hr + Full Benefits + Weekly Paychecks Village Green Lawn & Pest has served North Texas homeowners since 1980. We’re a family-owned company that believes in doing the right thing, taking care of customers, and supporting a strong team culture. We’re growing and looking for people who want a long-term career, not just a temporary job. We invest heavily in training and support, and we’re looking for individuals who take pride in quality work and professionalism. 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 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/hour, • 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