Everything with COVID seems to be slowing down causing businesses and offices to open back up. Some people are thrilled about going back to the office, other people are ready to make a career change. Working in lawn care is a great start to a new career. If you are tired of being stuck inside the past two years and want to spend more time outside, lawn care is for you. Let’s go over how to get a job in lawn care and the opportunities it has. 

Finding a Job

The best places to look are on job posting sites. Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and Linkedin are all great options. Any company that has a hiring process is posting jobs on these sites. It is important to find a credible company. 

It is important to find a company that meets everything you are looking for. Ask if they provide health insurance, room for growth, vacation days, and reasonable pay. Knowing all of this upfront will help to avoid surprises. 

Career Paths

Aftering entering the lawn care world, you have many paths that you can choose. Most people start out as a laborer. This is a great way to learn all the skills the company has to offer while spending time outside. From there you can grow to crew lead or a foreman. Sometimes this means specializing in a skill set. 

The sky’s the limit when working in lawn care. Managing crews can lead to quoting customers and managing a project start to finish. There are so many specialties in lawn care that you can find what you love and develop your skills from there. 

Working in lawn care is a career change for anyone that is not ready to go back to the office. It gives you the chance to work outside, stay in physical shape, and learn new skills. If you are in the Kansas City area, LDK Lawn Services is a great place to start. Mostly Monday through Friday giving you plenty of time to relax on the weekend. 

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