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Lawn Doctor

Turf & Plant Health Specialist

Savannah, GA · On-site

$800 - $1.2K/wk

Health insurance Turf & Plant Health Specialist Build a Career in Professional Turf & Plant Health ... Degree in Turfgrass Management, Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Science, Landscape Management ...

Savatree

Plant Health Care Specialist

Princeton, NJ · On-site

Plant Health Care Specialist As a Plant Health Care Specialist, you will be responsible for ... You bring: a degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology ...

Savatree

Plant Health Care Specialist

Princeton, NJ · On-site

Plant Health Care Specialist As a Plant Health Care Specialist, you will be responsible for ... You bring: a degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology ...

Savatree

Plant Health Care Specialist

Troy, MI · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Plant Health Care Specialist What We Offer * Compensation: Competitive pay, between $20 and $26 ... A degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology ...

Savatree

Plant Health Care Specialist

Troy, MI · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Plant Health Care Specialist What We Offer * Compensation: Competitive pay, between $20 and $26 ... A degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Plant Pathology ...

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Turf & Plant Health Specialist

Savannah, GA • On-site

Lawn Doctor
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$800 - $1.2K/wk

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

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6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance

Turf & Plant Health Specialist
Build a Career in Professional Turf & Plant Health Management with Lawn Doctor
At Lawn Doctor of Savannah & Beaufort County, we're looking for knowledgeable, motivated professionals who want more than just a lawn care job. We're seeking individuals with education or experience in turfgrass management, horticulture, agronomy, plant sciences, landscaping, or related fields who enjoy diagnosing problems, building customer relationships, and improving outdoor environments.
This position combines hands-on field work, plant health diagnostics, customer consultation, and treatment planning. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to homeowners, helping them solve turf, tree, and shrub issues while developing customized treatment recommendations.
Depending on your experience, certifications, education, and industry knowledge, compensation is flexible and may exceed our standard technician pay structure.
What We Offer
  • Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
  • Performance bonuses and commission opportunities
  • Benefits package available
  • Paid training and continuing education
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Company vehicle during work hours
  • Independent route-based work environment
  • Supportive team culture focused on professional growth
  • Opportunity to build expertise in turfgrass and ornamental plant health

What You'll Do
As a Turf & Plant Health Specialist, you will:
  • Diagnose lawn, tree, and shrub health issues
  • Identify turfgrass diseases, insect damage, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental stress factors
  • Develop customized treatment recommendations for customers
  • Apply professional lawn, tree, and shrub care treatments
  • Perform fertilization, weed control, insect control, fungicide applications, aeration, and Tree/Shrub services
  • Educate customers on proper cultural practices and long-term plant health strategies
  • Conduct property evaluations and consultations
  • Build strong customer relationships through regular communication and follow-up
  • Maintain accurate treatment records and service documentation
  • Assist with training and mentoring team members as your expertise grows
  • Operate equipment and service vehicles safely and professionally

Qualifications
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage a daily route
  • Ability to lift 50+ pounds regularly
  • Comfortable working outdoors year-round
  • Strong problem-solving and diagnostic abilities
  • Professional appearance and customer-focused attitude

Preferred Education & Experience
Highly preferred:
  • Degree in Turfgrass Management, Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Forestry, or related field

OR
  • Equivalent industry experience in:
    • Lawn care
    • Golf course maintenance
    • Sports turf management
    • Landscape management
    • Arboriculture
    • Plant healthcare
    • Pest management

Additional qualifications that are highly valued:
  • Experience identifying turfgrass diseases and insect activity
  • Knowledge of ornamental tree and shrub care
  • Familiarity with fertilizer, herbicide, fungicide, and insecticide programs
  • State pesticide applicator licensing
  • Turfgrass diagnostic experience
  • Sales or customer consultation experience

About Lawn Doctor
Lawn Doctor of Savannah & Beaufort County has been helping homeowners achieve healthier lawns and landscapes for over 35 years. We specialize in turf management, tree and shrub care, fertilization, weed control, aeration, soil health, and outdoor pest management.
We're looking for professionals who want to build a career, expand their expertise, and become trusted advisors for our customers.
If you're passionate about plant health, enjoy working outdoors, and want the opportunity to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and grow your career with Lawn Doctor
Compensation: $800.00 - $1,200.00 per week
Our Franchisees Need People Like You
Here at Lawn Doctor, we have a very simple approach to our work-be safe, have fun, and change the world one lawn at a time. It's the kind of approach that, not surprisingly, has led us to the highest customer satisfaction and retention rates in the industry.
Lawn Doctor locations across the country offer phenomenal employment opportunities.* Whether you're an experienced technician or just starting out on your career path, all you need is a passion for success and a strong work ethic to be a candidate to join your local Lawn Doctor franchise. No matter the task, our independent operators know that every Lawn Doctor employee plays an important role in providing customers with the great results they expect, while making the local community a little happier. Your work will never go unappreciated.
Since each of our franchises is locally owned, you'll get to work for and with people in your area and become part of a close-knit Lawn Doctor family. If you enjoy working outdoors, being largely self-directed with little supervision, and would like a chance to help make the world a greener place, we would love to talk to you.
We appreciate your interest and hope to have you on board a local franchise team as soon as possible.
* All Lawn Doctor locations are independently owned and operated. All positions identified here are positions offered by individual Lawn Doctor franchisees.

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