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Mow Lawns. Make Money. Build a Business.
Earn $1,200+/week as a 1099 lawn care contractor with Maine Lawn & Landscape. We handle the marketing, scheduling, and customer service — you just cut grass.
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Everything you need to succeed
No Lead Generation
We fill your schedule with paying customers. You never have to knock on a door, run an ad, or chase down leads. Just show up and mow.
No Customer Service
Mission Control handles all calls, texts, and complaints. If a customer has a problem, we deal with it so you can stay focused on the work.
Branded Everything
Shirts, truck magnets, business cards — all provided. You show up looking professional from day one without spending a dime on branding.
Flexible Schedule
Choose your days, your regions, your pace. Work five days a week or three. Take a Tuesday off. Build the schedule that fits your life.
Training & Mentorship
Learn commercial-grade techniques and business operations. Whether you are brand new or have years of experience, we will make you better.
Build Your Own Business
Learn from an MBA corporate marketer who has built and scaled lawn care operations — and now teaches others to do the same. Want to franchise? We will show you how.
What You'll Earn
Transparent pay. No surprises.
Per-Lawn Average
$40–75
Depending on lot size
Daily Target
8–12 lawns
Per working day
Weekly Potential
$1,200+
Based on performance
Season Length
April – November
8 months of work
You are a 1099 independent contractor. Bring your own mower and truck. We bring the customers.
How It Works
From application to first lawn
Apply Below
Fill out the short form at the bottom of this page. Takes about 2 minutes.
Quick Phone Screen
A brief call with our team to talk about your experience, availability, and goals.
Equipment Check + Test Lawn
We verify your gear is ready and watch you mow one lawn to make sure quality is there.
Start Getting Assigned Lawns
Once approved, we start routing customers in your area directly to your schedule.
Contractor FAQ
Common questions
Yes. You need a commercial mower, string trimmer, blower, and a truck or trailer to haul your equipment. This is a contractor role, not an employee position — your gear is your responsibility.
All of Maine. Priority areas right now: Greater Portland, Lewiston-Auburn, Bangor, Augusta, and the Southern Maine coast. If you are in Maine and want to mow, we want to talk to you.
This is a 1099 independent contractor arrangement. You are not an employee. You set your own hours, use your own equipment, and handle your own taxes. We provide the customers and the systems.
Weekly direct deposit for completed jobs. You mow the lawns, we pay you at the end of the week. Simple.
Yes, general liability insurance is required. If you do not have it yet, we can help you get set up with an affordable policy before you start.
Yes. Your business is your business. We are not here to compete with you — we are here to add volume to your schedule and help you grow.
We train you. Attitude and reliability matter more than years of experience. If you are willing to learn, show up on time, and do quality work, we will teach you the rest.