Are you ready to start a new and rewarding career in the lawn care industry? Weed Man, North America’s largest lawn care company, is looking for full-time entry-level General Labourers/Lawn Care Technicians to join our growing team immediately. If you enjoy working outdoors, interacting with customers, and being part of a supportive team, this opportunity is for you!
We offer a guaranteed hourly wage of $20/h + productivity bonus + commission, with current technicians averaging $22–$27/h. We provide paid training and a clear career path for advancement — no experience necessary. If you work hard and can handle more leadership responsibilities, we will have other plans for you. Many of our leaders began their careers in this role.
Why should you join our team?
Weed Man is a network of locally owned and operated professionals specializing in fertilization, weed control, and integrated pest management. With over 100 locations in North America and more than $350 million in annual system sales, we’re proud to be the leading franchised company in the green industry.
- Guaranteed hourly wage of $20/h + productivity bonus + commission, with current technicians averaging $22–$27/h.
- Weekly, monthly, and annual bonuses, very high Production Incentives, and Commission Incentives to increase your earnings.
- Paid training – we teach you everything you need to know
- Career growth opportunities – we promote from within for those who show a desire and willingness to grow with our company.
- Job stability with a reputable company that’s been around for 55+ years
Responsibilities: There are 2 seasons to the job to make this a full-time, permanent position.
From April to October: Lawn Care Technician
- Work from Monday to Friday, from 6:30 am to around 4:30 pm. Saturdays are mandatory in the high season (May, June, September, October).
- Applications of products such as fertilizer and weed control that are safe for use and government-approved.
- Generate some truck sales 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 October to April: Marketing and Promotions
- Work from Monday to Friday, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturdays as required by the Branch Managers.
- Join our Marketing and Promotion Team to travel to different residential neighborhoods this season.
- Conduct outdoor lead generation by making a short introduction of Weed Man services to homeowners.
- No selling is involved; simply ask whether the customers might be interested in getting a free lawn care quote from us.
- If the customer agrees and signs the authorization form for us to contact them for the quote, that is considered a lead!
- The customers do not have to pay for anything at the door.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
- Strong communication (verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to lift around 40-50 pounds frequently.
- Excellent time management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Must have a G or G2 License in good standing.
- Must be available to work on Saturday in the peak months of May, June, September, and October
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
- Forestry/Arborist
- Lead Generation / Marketing
- Professional Driving Experience
- Sales
- Seasonal Work
We thank all the applicants for sending us your resume. However, only qualified candidates will be contacted for further steps.
For more information about the Company, please visit our website at www.weedman.com
Weed Man is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Weed Man to provide employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $22.00-$27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you able to commute to our office located at 2275 Stevenage Dr, Unit 2, Ottawa, ON K1G 3W1 every day to work?
Licence/Certification:
- Driver's Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
