Free lawn care worker job description template
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Lawn Care Worker
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Lawn Care Worker who keeps customers' lawns and landscapes looking sharp: mowing, trimming, planting and cleanup, safely and on schedule. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Mow, edge and trim lawns using commercial equipment
- Plant, mulch, water and fertilize [if applicable] shrubs, flowers and trees
- Trim hedges and remove weeds and debris
- Rake leaves, lay sod and handle seasonal cleanups
- Inspect and do basic maintenance on mowers and trimmers
- Load and unload equipment and drive [company truck and trailer, if licensed]
- Follow safety rules and wear required protective gear
What you need
- Able to work outdoors in heat and cold and lift [weight]
- Reliable and on time for early starts
- Valid driver's license [if driving company vehicles]
- Willing to learn equipment safety
Nice to have
- Lawn care or landscaping experience
- State pesticide applicator license [if applying chemicals]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Green Valley Lawn & Landscape, a three-crew lawn company.
Green Valley Lawn & Landscape is hiring Lawn Care Crew Members for the season (March to November, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. start). You'll mow, trim, edge and blow residential properties on a two-person crew. We'll train you on our equipment; a clean driving record is a plus.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a lawn care worker does
A lawn care worker keeps customers' lawns and landscapes looking sharp: mowing, trimming, planting and cleanup, safely and on schedule. Typical duties include:
- Mow, edge and trim lawns using commercial equipment
- Plant, mulch, water and fertilize if applicable shrubs, flowers and trees
- Trim hedges and remove weeds and debris
- Rake leaves, lay sod and handle seasonal cleanups
- Inspect and do basic maintenance on mowers and trimmers
- Load and unload equipment and drive company truck and trailer, if licensed
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
No formal education is required, and most training is a month or less on the job. Most states require a license to apply pesticides, and fertilizer rules vary by state.
Training: On-the-job training, typically one month or less.
How much does a lawn care worker make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $99 | Hiring Kit $349 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $99
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $349
- Everything in the $99 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Do my lawn care workers need a pesticide license?
Only the people who apply pesticides, and the rules are set by your state. Most states require a license that involves passing a test. If your crews only mow and trim, they generally don't need one; if they spray weeds or treat lawns, check your state's agriculture department.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $99.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.