Careers
The Turf Doctor Lawn & Pest Services has a simple mission: to provide the best service and results in the professional lawn care & pest control industry. The way that we accomplish this mission is by hiring expert professionals who are hard-working, want to be a part of growing a business, and are dedicated to customer service. One of those experts could be YOU!
Best Part About Working At the Turf Doctor?
Community
Growth
Why You Should Choose the Turf Doctor
We think you should work for The Turf Doctor because we are professional, dedicated, love our Maine community, we care about our customers, and we pride ourselves on having a wonderful family environment! However, we also offer the following benefits:
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Three weeks of paid time off per year, plus seven paid holidays!
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$1,000 sign-on bonus for Licensed Applicators after 90 days
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Production bonus and sales commission opportunities
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50% of voluntary health insurance plan is paid for you
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A company-matched retirement savings plan
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Competitive Hourly Salary
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Equal Opportunity Environment
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A small, local business with strong family values!
Are you someone who currently holds a Maine State Pesticide applicators license, has 2 years in the lawn care or pest control industry, and is interested in one of the openings below? If so, please send your resume to p.mcdonald@theturfdoctor.com, or
Job Openings
Entry-Level Lawn Specialist
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN THE VARSITY TEAM?
The Turf Doctor is a small business with family values at our core. We are always looking for ways to better serve our staff and our customers. We understand that a happy well-valued workforce will lead to satisfied customers! We are looking for independent, self-motivated people that would like to have a long-term professional career in lawn care. If you are interested in learning about a fascinating field and growing with a stable company that offers above industry average pay, then this excellent full-time career opportunity may be for you!
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years experience in an outdoor industry, can demonstrate a strong work ethic, and most importantly be self-motivated. Our technicians are the face of our company. Your role as a Lawn Specialist will be to apply the correct fertilizers, weed controls, and insect control products to our customer’s lawns to provide the greenest, thickest, and most weed-free lawns possible. We will provide you with all the training you will need to receive your pesticide applicators license and succeed in this industry.
DETAILS
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
- Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Schedule: 6 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Occasional Saturdays.
- Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
- Experience: Outdoor working: 2 years (Preferred)
- License/Certification:
- Drivers License (Required)
Licensed Lawn Care Professional
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN THE VARSITY TEAM?
Join Maine's fastest growing lawn care company as we continue our business expansion. We are currently seeking candidates that hold a current Maine State pesticide applicators license in category 3B, have a minimum of 2 years experience in a Turf Care industry such as professional lawn service or golf course, and most important are self-motivated with the ability to motivate and encourage team members. The technicians are the face of our company. They build strong, lasting relationships with customers, continually educate them, and readily seek out ways to help ensure their lawn is pest-free and healthy.
As a professional applicator & business owner, I understand this is not an easy job. It is my goal to make sure that my applicators are compensated fairly for the work that they produce. This year we are instituting a new pay structure that will compensate our most experienced applicators based upon their production. The more work that you produce, the more you can earn!
DETAILS
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: $40,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
- Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Schedule and hours:
- 6 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Occasional Saturdays.
- Flexible schedules or part-time hours are available upon request.
- Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
- Signing bonus
- Experience: Outdoor working: 2 years (Preferred)
- License/Certification:
- Pesticide Applicator’s License (Preferred)
- Drivers License (Required)
Pest Control Professional
In 1997 The Turf Doctor was formed with the primary goal of becoming the best lawn care and pest control company in the State of Maine. Over the years we have learned in order to be the best, we need to employ the best! Do you feel you are one of the best employees in your current organization? Are you the one who always gets the job done? Our mission is to provide our staff with the training and tools to become confident and knowledgeable pest control professionals. You will become part of a family-orientated team given a relaxed environment where you will work independently. Give me a call or submit your resume and I will set up a confidential interview.
Successful candidates often have some supervisory experience, a bit of mechanical aptitude, and some sales experience or simply the gift of gab. We are currently seeking people holding a current Maine pesticide applicators license in categories 7A and 7E.
DETAILS
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour for experienced technicians, plus overtime, and commissions.
- Benefits:
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
- Signing bonus
- Ability to commute
- Augusta, ME 04330
- Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
- License/Certificaiton:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Pesticide Applicator’s License (Preferred)
- Work Location: One location
Don't Just Take Our Word for It, See What Our Employees Have to Say!
"Stability: Ease your mind, working every day in an environment that is best suited for YOU and the COMPANY. A commitment that ensures respect, and monetary success.
Growth: Enjoy the benefits of continuous growth, whether it be money, titles, or positions. We are committed to training and retaining the BEST of the BEST.
Pride: When we show up to work, we show up ready to make a difference. Every day is different, new, and exciting. We love what we do, from ridding Mrs. Jones Garden beds from Diseased Ticks to making Mr. Jones's lawn the most adored, thick, dark green lawn in the neighborhood. We take pride in our work, we take pride in our employees, and we take pride in our clients."
– Ryan Miller, Sales Representative
"The Turf Doctor Lawn and Pest Services has given me a stable and rewarding occupation, where I can provide for my family with plenty of opportunities to advance myself financially and professionally. With so much need for help with the rapid growth here, I have been able to position myself exactly where my skill sets fit! Hard work is appreciated and rewarded here which makes doing your best a worthwhile investment. The future here is bright, and I look forward to a successful career here at The Turf Doctor Lawn and Pest Services!"
– Blaine Campbell, Lawn Technician Team Leader
"The opportunity to work at a growing, team-oriented organization is special. It can be hard to describe. The Turf Doctor is a team company; the owners, front office, sales, and production crew work as a group to make the company successful. This mindset, in my opinion, has resulted in a very loyal customer base and it is humbling to know that as a technician I am servicing people in our community that wants us to enhance their homes and businesses. "
– Wayne, Team Leader