Careers

Lawn Care Crew Member

Position Title: Lawn Care Crew Member

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Average Position Salary: $16 – $18 / hr

Position Overview: Performs various lawn care maintenance services such as mowing, trimming, edging walkways and curbs, property clean-ups, etc. for residential and commercial properties.

Under the direction of the assigned Crew Leader, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Reflecting the standards and expectations of the company
  • Observing all company procedures and policies at all times
  • Operating the routing software via the field iPad
  • Observing existing job notes and adding new notes as necessary
  • Communicating with the assigned Crew Leader.
  • Daily mowing, trimming, edging, and blowing of routed properties
  • Seasonal pruning, trimming, and maintenance of landscape beds as needed
  • Seasonal property clean-ups and home services, including gutter cleaning and pressure washing
  • Use of hand tools, mowing equipment, and heavy equipment as needed
  • Other activities as temporarily or permanently assigned

 

Requirements:

  • Must be able to pass a background check
  • Must be able to pass a drug screening
  • Must be able to pass a physical and vision exam
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work every day
  • Must be legally able to be employed in the United States
  • Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License, if in a driving position
  • Possess a valid checking or savings account upon employment acceptance
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs or more on a daily basis
  • Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with all clients, employees, and those from external organizations
Lawn Care Crew Leader

Position Title: Lawn Care Crew Leader

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Average Position Salary: $18-$22/ hr

Position Overview: Leads field crew in performing various lawn care maintenance services such as mowing, trimming, edging walkways and curbs, property clean-ups, etc. for residential, commercial, and homeowner association properties within our local service range.

In cooperation with the office manager and or boss, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Reporting to administrative team or boss each morning to review the day’s work
  • Appropriating all tools, fuel, equipment, materials each morning
  • Loading/unloading each morning and evening
  • Checking and maintaining truck and equipment oil, fluids, tire pressure, trailer connection, lights/brakes, blades, etc.
  • Reflecting the standards and expectations of the company
  • Training field staff to perform efficiently  and maintaining performance reports
  • Ability to maintain and enforce a drug-free workplace at all times
  • Strong knowledge of lawn care, maintenance, plant identification, etc.
  • Observing all company procedures and policies at all times
  • Operating the routing software via the field iPad
  • Observing existing job notes and adding new notes as necessary
  • Implementing and training the proper use of safety equipment and ergonomic practices of field crew
  • Acting as a liaison between clients, administrative staff, and vendors if/as needed
  • Tracking field labor and budgeted hours on each project
  • Reviewing daily and weekly scheduled work and preparing as needed
  • Enhancing safety and training procedures
  • Communicating with the Account Manager and Office Manager as necessary
  • Daily mowing, trimming, edging, and blowing of routed properties
  • Seasonal pruning, trimming, and maintenance of landscape beds as needed
  • Seasonal property clean ups and home services, including gutter cleaning and pressure washing
  • Use of hand tools, mowing equipment, and heavy equipment as needed
  • Other activities as temporarily or permanently assigned

 

Requirements:

  • Must be 18+
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be able to pass a background check
  • Must be able to pass a drug screening
  • Must be able to pass a physical and vision exam
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work every day
  • Must be legally able to be employed in the United States
  • Must have 1+ year of lawn care leadership experience
  • Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License
  • Possess a good driving record
  • Possess a valid checking or savings account upon employment acceptance
  • Ability to operate an iPad and field software Ability to read maps, designs, and instructions
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs or more on a daily basis
  • Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with all clients, employees, and those from external organizations
Landscape Crew Member

Position Title: Lawn Care Crew Leader

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Average Position Salary: $18-$22/ hr

Position Overview: Follows the leaf of a crew leader in performing various landscape and outdoor living installation projects, of all varying sizes. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Reporting to team lead team each morning to review the day’s work
  • Appropriating all tools, fuel, equipment, materials each morning
  • Loading/unloading each morning and evening
  • Checking and maintaining truck and equipment oil, fluids, tire pressure, trailer connection, lights/brakes, blades, etc.
  • Reflecting the standards and expectations of the company
  • Observing all company procedures and policies at all times
  • Operating the routing software via the field iPad
  • Observing existing job notes and adding new notes as necessary
  • Use of hand tools, small equipment, and heavy equipment as needed
  • Other activities as temporarily or permanently assigned

 

Requirements:

  • Must be 18+
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be able to pass a background check
  • Must be able to pass a drug screening
  • Must be able to pass a physical and vision exam
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work every day
  • Must be legally able to be employed in the United States
  • Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License
  • Possess a good driving record
  • Possess a valid checking or savings account upon employment acceptance
  • Ability to operate an iPad and field software
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs or more on a daily basis
  • Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with all clients, employees, and those from external organizations
Landscape Crew Leader

Position Title: Lawn Care Crew Leader

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Average Position Salary: $20-$25/ hr

Position Overview: Leads field crew in performing various landscape installation projects, of all varying sizes and complexity. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Reporting to administrative team or boss each morning to review the day’s work
  • Appropriating all tools, fuel, equipment, materials each morning
  • Loading/unloading each morning and evening
  • Checking and maintaining truck and equipment oil, fluids, tire pressure, trailer connection, lights/brakes, blades, etc.
  • Reflecting the standards and expectations of the company
  • Training field staff to perform efficiently and maintaining performance reports
  • Ability to maintain and enforce a drug-free workplace at all times
  • Strong knowledge and ability to perform a wide range of landscape and hardscape installation practices
  • Observing all company procedures and policies at all times
  • Operating the routing software via the field iPad
  • Observing existing job notes and adding new notes as necessary
  • Implementing and training the proper use of safety equipment and ergonomic practices of field crew
  • Acting as a liaison between clients, administrative staff, and vendors if/as needed
  • Tracking field labor and budgeted hours on each project
  • Reviewing daily and weekly scheduled work and preparing as needed
  • Enhancing safety and training procedures
  • Use of hand tools, small equipment, and heavy equipment as needed
  • Other activities as temporarily or permanently assigned

 

Requirements:

  • Must be 18+
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be able to pass a background check
  • Must be able to pass a drug screening
  • Must be able to pass a physical and vision exam
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work every day
  • Must be legally able to be employed in the United States
  • Must have 1+ year of landscape installation experience
  • Must have 1+ year of outdoor living/hardscape/paver installation experience
  • Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License
  • Possess a good driving record
  • Possess a valid checking or savings account upon employment acceptance
  • Ability to operate an iPad and field software
  • Ability to read maps, designs, and instructions
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs or more on a daily basis
  • Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with all clients, employees, and those from external organizations
Administrative Assistant

Position Title: Lawn Care Crew Leader

Position Type: Part -Time

Position Schedule: Flexible

Average Position Salary: $16-$18

Position Overview: Ensures efficiency of mowing crew, proper client communication, and other administrative tasks. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Respond to incoming leads and current clients on a timely basis. 
  • Answer incoming calls professionally.
  • Manage social media accounts
  • Record and ensure the accuracy of payroll and paid/unpaid invoices. 
  • Follow up with clients
  • Complete various financial tasks

Requirements:

  • Must be 18+
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be able to pass a background check
  • Must be able to pass a drug screening
  • Must be legally able to be employed in the United States
  • experience
  • Possess a valid checking or savings account upon employment acceptance
  • Ability to operate Microsft Applications and CRM software
  • Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with all clients, employees, and those from external organizations
David Gentle Thrive LAwn Care

Our Story

Thrive Lawn Care was founded by David Gentle, father of two and husband to Anna Gentle. By his junior year in college, David had worked for two lawn care companies in Wisconsin and Illinois, so he had several years of experience in the industry under his belt. While he loved doing the work, he wanted more for his family and the community. He was unsatisfied with how the majority of the industry treated their clients. In the fall of 2020, while still in college, he decided that he would start his own lawn care company with a push mower in the back of an old, beat-up SUV in the hopes of serving his clients on a more personal and professional level. Today, Thrive is more equipped and our mission remains true. 

Our Vision & Mission

At Thrive Lawn Care, our vision is to change the industry in Central Illinois by focusing on our clients first. Our mission is simple – to exceed expectations. This mission gives us purpose and fulfillment in what we do on every property and how we treat our clients. 

Chatham Area Chamber of Commerce

On February 28, 2023, we joined the Chatham Area Chamber where we held our official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Surrounded by family and friends, we celebrated more growth. 

Thrive Lawn Care Chatham Chamber