Experienced Lawncare Technician – Plant Healthcare

Job overview

The Experienced Lawncare Technician – Plant Healthcare role is onsite in Mokena, IL. The posted starting pay is $20–$23 per hour. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides tree services, grounds maintenance, and environmental consulting. The technician performs fertilization and integrated pest management for trees, shrubs, and lawns. By diagnosing plant and turf issues, applying prescribed treatments, monitoring results, and communicating with customers and supervisors, the role supports plant health and client service.

What you'll do

• Identify and diagnose insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and pest-prone areas
• explain diagnoses and prescribed services to customers
• apply fertilization and integrated pest management to trees and shrubs using spray and injection tools
• monitor results and communicate progress
• operate and maintain a truck and sprayer equipment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lawncare technician

plant healthcare

fertilization

integrated pest management

tree and shrub care

mokena il

davey tree expert company

full-time

$20–$23/hr

valid driver’s license

up to 25% travel

401(k) match

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• group health plan
• job-specific equipment and safety gear
• employee stock purchase options
• referral bonus
• career development and scholarship programs.

Why this role

A valid driver’s license is required. Horticulture or landscaping background, turf and plant identification knowledge, and relevant pesticide licenses or certificates are preferred. The posting lists travel expectations of up to 25%.

About the employer

The Davey Tree Expert Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Landscaping Services. Sector: 56.