Mowing, Aeration, and Fertilization Specialist

Naturescape of Rockford, IL is seeking to hire a Mowing, Aeration, & Fertilization Specialist to provide our customers with outstanding services for their residential and commercial properties. Are you looking for a career in lawn and landscape care with a stable, family-owned business? Would you like to be a valued and respected member of a close-knit team? If so, look no further! Pay & Compensation Starting Wage: $17/hr Expected Average: $17/hr - $24/hr Top Earners: Make an extra $15,000+ per year in performance bonuses alone! Weekly Bonus Potential: Most specialists earn a bonus every single week Benefits At a Glance 401K with unheard of - 200% company match up to 6%, vested immediately Keep your insurance all winter: Naturescape pays 100% of insurance benefits during any winter unemployment! Become a manager in as little as one year, especially for those willing to relocate Up to 3 weeks of PTO plus holidays starting in year one Paid training; no lawn or landscape care experience required! Generous benefits: health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance; HRA and HSA; and employee discounts Snow removal and other winter work opportunities are available to most specialists Typical annual raises Military friendly, willing to work with current drill schedules Full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees; flexible schedule Independent work in the great outdoors A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MOWING, AERATION, AND FERTILIZATION SPECIALIST Your primary responsibility is to be the face of our company in the field. You aren't just performing manual labor; you are managing a route and transforming landscapes across our service area. You will typically work 10-hour days, 4 days per week (with variations due to weather and customer needs). While most of the world is stuck behind a desk, your "office" changes daily. You'll navigate to residential and commercial properties, where you'll complete precision mowing, aeration, and fertilization. You take pride in the "before and after," knowing that your work on a lawn and landscape directly enhances a customer's home and their pride in their property. You are more than a technician; you are a consultant and a problem-solver. Because you work in a high-visibility role, you are the first person a customer sees when they have a question about their landscape. You use our provided training to assess lawn health and landscape needs, building a level of rapport that makes our customers feel like they have a "pro in the family." Whether you're explaining the benefits of aeration or discussing tree care, your ability to communicate clearly and kindly ensures our clients are happy, informed, and confident in the services you provide. Adaptability is the heartbeat of this role. You are a specialist who moves with the seasons, ensuring our customers' properties are cared for year‑round. When winter hits, you pivot to snow removal, ensuring our customers stay safe and mobile. This is an unlicensed specialist position, meaning you get to do the high-impact work of beautifying properties without the immediate need for state pesticide certifications-though we fully support you if you choose to pursue those professional milestones down the road. Your most important responsibility is your own development. We don't expect you to walk in the door knowing the difference between species of turfgrass or the nuances of aeration timing-we expect you to be hungry to learn. You are part of a team that values "learning by doing." Whether you have previous experience as a general laborer, construction worker, landscaper, groundskeeper, or lawn mower, you bring a "can‑do" attitude and a willingness to be coached. You are excited to grow your skills alongside a company that is excited to invest in your future. Qualifications Valid driver's license and good driving record Ability to lift 50 lbs No state pesticide certifications or licenses required. This role is for an unlicensed specialist Motivated with a desire to learn Not sure if you're qualified? Relax! No lawn care or landscape experience is required, and we provide paid training! Are you passionate about working outdoors and helping people? If so, you could be perfect for this lawn and landscape position! About Naturescape Naturescape is a family-owned company that is 100% committed to making our customers happy with our lawn and landscape care. Since our humble beginnings in Appleton, WI in 1986, we have been committed to providing the highest quality service, guaranteeing satisfaction, and offering very affordable prices. Because of these continued commitments, we have grown and now have 38 locations around the Midwest and South. We know that we owe this success to our outstanding team. We care about employee satisfaction and want you to love your job . Here at Naturescape, we have a team culture where management is always willing to train and take the time to help you succeed . For the benefit of our employees, customers, and anyone who interacts with Naturescape, we are proud to be a drug‑free workplace and provide safe and healthy working conditions at all of our branches. Here’s What Our Employees Love About Working At Naturescape "Management is team-oriented and genuinely interested in employees, team environment is positively reinforced and overall a great place to be." "Everyone has made an effort in training me. People actually care about me and my family, along with things we are involved in." "The incentive system is very motivating and makes the job more fun." "Naturescape is an awesome company to work for . . very generous and have always been very caring and understanding. I am happy to have chosen Naturescape for my career." #J-18808-Ljbffr