Lawn Care Technician | Courtenay, BC

Guaranteed hourly wage of $22/h + productivity bonus + commission (average earning of $23-30/h based on what our technicians are making now). No experience is required - Training will be provided. Must be able to work full-time from Monday to Friday, from 7:00am to around 4:00pm! 

Weed Man has been a trusted employer for over 50 years in your local community and is Canada's largest lawn care company. We are currently hiring full time Lawn Care Technicians and no experience is necessary. We provide an amazing opportunity for you to work outdoors and have touchless interactions with our/your clients.

What's in it for you?

• Ongoing training program to develop and expand the knowledge of our employees
• Weekly, Monthly, Annual Bonuses & Very high productivity and commission incentives to increase your earning potential.
• Opportunity to grow into a Supervisor or Manager role for those that demonstrate strong leadership abilities
• A company vehicle, gas and required equipment/tools will be provided
• Weed Man has a successful Mentorship Program designed to promote talented individuals with an opportunity to successfully operate their own branch

Responsibilities:

From February to November: from Monday to Friday (and Saturday in the peak season), from 6:30am to around 4:30pm.

• Applications of products such as fertilizer and weed control that are safe for use and government approved.
• Generate some “truck leads” by knocking on the customers’ next-door neighbors after finishing each application and introducing our services - easy sales since we just take care of their neighbors’ lawns!
• Analyze and provide recommendations to improve the quality of a customer’s lawn.
• Maintain expected production schedules.
• Completion of paperwork with accuracy.
• Provide exceptional customer service to existing and potential customers.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the assigned truck and equipment.
• Maintain a professional personal appearance.

From November to February: from Monday to Friday, from 10:00am to 6:00pm

• Outdoor Lead Generation for prospective customers. No selling is involved in this season. You will only ask whether the customers might be interested in getting a free lawn care quote from us.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management, organizational and multitasking skills.
• Time management and task oriented.
• May be required at certain times of the year to work 40+ hours per week.
• B.C. - Must have a Class 5 or 7 / Class N - Driver’s license in good standing.

If you have any interest or experience in the following fields, this position may be of interest to you.

· Landscaping

· Agronomics or Horticulture

· General Labour

· Customer Service

· Lawn/Garden Maintenance

· Golf Course

· Security

· Forestry/Arborist

· Warehouse

· Construction

· Lead Generation / Marketing

· Professional Driving Experience

We thank all the applicants for sending us your resume. However, only qualified candidates will be contacted for further steps.