Lead Technician / Operations Manager in Smyrna

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $23-$26 per Hour

Lead Technician / Junior Operations Manager

Yardsy Greater Atlanta Area

About Yardsy

Yardsy is a fast-growing outdoor services company specializing in lawn care and turf management for both residential customers and commercial partners. Backed by FiveTraks, Yardsy is building a process-driven, growth-focused operation centered on quality service, operational excellence, and long-term customer relationships.

We are looking for team members who want more than just a job. This position is designed for someone who wants to grow into leadership, take ownership, and build a long-term career in operations management within the outdoor services industry.

Compensation

• $23$26 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
• Company growth and advancement opportunities
• Hands-on leadership development and operational training

Position Overview

The Lead Technician / Junior Operations Manager is a hybrid field leadership role designed for a high-performing technician who is ready to grow into management responsibilities.

This position combines production work in the field with operational support responsibilities including technician training, routing support, inventory oversight, quality control, and administrative execution.

The ideal candidate is organized, mechanically inclined, dependable, and eager to grow into a long-term leadership role within Yardsy.

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations & Service Execution

• Perform lawn care and turf applications safely and efficiently
• Support daily route completion and operational readiness
• Assist with high-quality service delivery across residential and commercial properties
• Maintain professionalism and strong customer interactions in the field

Leadership & Technician Development

• Assist with onboarding and on-the-job training of new technicians
• Reinforce company processes, safety standards, and service quality expectations
• Help create accountability and consistency within the field team
• Lead by example with a strong work ethic and ownership mindset

Operations Support

• Assist with routing and daily schedule adjustments using FieldRoutes
• Support time clock reviews, labor tracking, and technician accountability
• Help monitor production efficiency and route completion
• Assist leadership with operational problem-solving and daily execution

Inventory & Equipment Management

• Help manage chemical inventory, fills, and operational supplies
• Track material usage and communicate inventory needs proactively
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on small engine equipment and spray systems, including:
  • Hoses
  • Spray guns
  • Pumps
  • Fittings
  • Buttons and controls
• Ensure trucks, equipment, and storage areas remain clean and operationally ready

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate operational records and service documentation
• Assist with inventory counts and reporting
• Support CRM and FieldRoutes updates as needed
• Ensure work orders, notes, and service records are completed properly
• Communicate clearly with leadership regarding operational issues, customer concerns, and team needs

Agronomic Support & Quality Control

• Support proper application practices and turf care standards
• Maintain awareness of seasonal lawn care timing, turf health, and service quality
• Assist with identifying turf issues and communicating solutions to leadership and customers

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in lawn care, landscaping, turf management, or outdoor services
• Desire to grow into a management or operations leadership role
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable balancing field work with administrative responsibilities
• Mechanically inclined with basic equipment troubleshooting ability
• Working knowledge of turf care and agronomic principles is a strong plus
• Experience with FieldRoutes, RealGreen, or similar software
• Valid drivers license with clean driving record

Core Competencies

• Ownership mindset takes pride in the operation and follows through
• Leadership potential leads by example and supports the team
• Process-driven values organization, consistency, and accountability
• Problem solver identifies issues and works toward solutions
• Growth-oriented wants to learn, improve, and take on more responsibility

Why Yardsy

Yardsy is building a high-performance operations team with opportunities for long-term growth. This role is intentionally designed as a development position for someone who wants to grow from technician-level responsibilities into operations leadership over time.

We believe in investing in our people, promoting from within, and building leaders who operate with an owners mindset