Lawn Care Technician (Knoxville)

Job Description

Job Description

We’re not just a lawn care company—we’re on a mission to create greener, healthier communities across the Mid-Atlantic. With 500+ team members and growing, we’ve built a reputation backed by our culture: Go Beyond. Grow Beyond. We invest in our people, promote from within, and celebrate those who show up and stand out—many of our leaders started right here. Along the way, you’ll get strong benefits, real career growth, and the support to build your future.

Emerald Island is growing—and we’re looking for driven, outdoor-loving individuals to join our team as Lawn Care Technicians (Service Leaders) . If you’d rather be outside than behind a desk, this is your kind of role. Your office is the outdoors—fresh air, open spaces, and work you can actually see at the end of the day.

• Get paid to learn — paid training + certifications fully covered
• Competitive pay + production/annual bonus opportunities & unlimited commission potential
• Clear career growth -> we promote from within!
• Supportive team culture with mentorship program starting day 1
• Work outdoors and see real results every day

• Work individually or with a crew to provide services to all properties on assigned route
• Using hand and powered equipment, apply fertilizer, fungicides, herbicides, and aeration and seeding for pest and week control in lawns
• Diagnose lawn issues and recommend solutions
• Build relationships with customers and identify service needs
• Sell additional services to existing and prospective customers
• Keep properties clean, safe, and looking their best
• Maintain accurate service records and equipment
• Assist with training new service leaders

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record with 1+ years of driving experience
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must obtain applicable state Department of Agriculture certification within 30 days of hire
• Be able to drive long distances or an eight to nine-hour shift in company vehicle (truck/trailer) ranging between 6:30am- 5:30pm (or until the job is finished)
• Operate company vehicle in compliance with federal, state, local laws, and company policy
• Follow proper safety protocols while working with equipment
• Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented
• Comfortable working outdoors in all conditions
• Physical requirements: Standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, pushing, lifting, carrying, and moving objects up to 50 pounds

• Love working outdoors and staying active
• Take pride in delivering top-quality service and results customers can actually see
• Enjoy tackling challenges and making things better every single day
• Are looking for a long-term career with real growth, advancement, and opportunity

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Come Go Beyond and Grow Beyond at Emerald Island!

*Emerald Island is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or other legally protected status. 

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