Lawn Care Technician

Job Description

Pay Starting up to $23/hr

100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) Company

Join our dynamic team as a Lawn Care Technician at Rainbow Lawncare (A division of Rainbow Companies)! No experience required - we'll provide training for passionate candidates who love working outdoors. This is a full-time weekday position based in Minnetonka, MN with a start time of 6:30am.

Lawn Care Technicians perform a variety of duties including fertilization, weed control, and holiday lighting installation in the winter. We offer a variety of lawn care services committed to beautifying the Twin Cities' urban ecosystem. This position offers many opportunities for growth in your career, we promote from within!

For a video on a day in the life of a Rainbow Lawn Care Technician, click here.

What You Will Do:

Fertilization, weed control, aeration, over-seeding, and/or hydro-seeding

Electronically record all services promptly in our database

Communicate with homeowners in a positive, professional manner

You will transition into holiday lighting for the winter - no snow plowing!

What You Need:

High school diploma or a GED

Valid driver’s license and a commitment to safe driving

Ability to work long days outdoors with possible overtime, in all terrain and inclement weather

Obtain pesticide applicator’s license within 30 days of start (we will pay for test)

What We Offer:

Competitive starting rate of up to $23/hour

Employee Stock Option Program in our 100% Employee-Owned Company

80 hours of PTO, 4 Floating Holidays and 8 Paid Holidays

401K Contribution Option with Match

Full Range of Benefits available, including Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability, & Life Insurance

Growth opportunities – We promote from within!

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is performed outdoors in any weather element. May be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects; may be exposed to conditions including chemicals, the use of tools, and equipment. Safety precautions must be followed at all times, including the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and other safety equipment. Must be able to lift 50 pounds at any given time.

You Should Know:

Rainbow Companies is 100% employee-owned, and our employees are the core of our success. We are values-based, work collaboratively, and foster teamwork through communication and integrity. At Rainbow, we celebrate our differences and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status.

Rainbow Companies was recognized in 2019 & 2021 as a Star-Tribune Top Workplace.