Is TruGreen a good company to work for?

TruGreen has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 3,041 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 57% of employees would recommend working at TruGreen to a friend and 52% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about TruGreen have been left by employees working as Branch Sales Manager , Lawncare Specialist and General Manager .

Does TruGreen pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, TruGreen employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at TruGreen. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at TruGreen?

57% of TruGreen employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated TruGreen 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at TruGreen?

Sales Representative (288) , Lawn Technician (177) , Lawn Specialist (173) , Customer Service Representative (142) , Sales Associate (115) , Outside Sales Representative (114) , Sales (70) , Technician (62) , Lawn Care Technician (61) , Sales Manager (52) , Lawn Care Specialist (42) , Branch Sales Manager (41) , Inside Sales Representative (40) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (37) , Service Manager (36)

What are the pros of working at TruGreen according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is good and overtime" ((in 268 reviews)); "Good Benefits and 401K" ((in 142 reviews)); "The people I work with are great and very fun group to work with very supportive of each other." ((in 127 reviews)); "You can definitely make good money and it is a fun atmosphere if you make it that way." ((in 76 reviews)); "The training on how to sell is really good." ((in 75 reviews))

What are the cons of working at TruGreen according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours for only 15 a hour and you have to get a sale a week" ((in 193 reviews)); "Poor management . . ." ((in 188 reviews)); "No work life balance... and they do NOT care!" ((in 65 reviews)); "Long hours 6 days aweek outside rain or shine going door to door at least 4 hours a night cold calling" ((in 53 reviews)); "Every Fall they do "temporary" seasonal layoffs and only call selective employees to return the following year." ((in 46 reviews))

What are employees saying about TruGreen layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about TruGreen layoffs and their outlook for job security at TruGreen in 2026.

What are the top reviewed TruGreen locations?

Memphis , Tampa , Lewisville , Orlando , Charlotte , Columbus , Houston , Atlanta , Dallas , Nashville , Acworth , Indianapolis , Raleigh , Fairfield , Londonderry , South Plainfield , Milwaukee , Norcross , Chicago , Waukesha , Wixom , Jacksonville , Plymouth , Sterling , Appleton , York , Salt Lake City , Greensboro , Suwanee , Runnemede

TruGreen reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(2,986 total reviews)

Kurt Kane

68% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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TruGreen has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,986 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The TruGreen employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Personal Consumer Services industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

1.0

Mar 23, 2025

Overworked

General laborer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay Lots of freedom/independence

Cons

Absurd amount of work Absurd amount of hours Not worth the pay

TruGreen Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience with TruGreen. We’re glad to hear you value the pay and the independence the role offers, those are aspects we strive to maintain so our team members feel both trusted and fairly compensated. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is important, and we recognize that when demands become overwhelming, it can impact both performance and well-being. Your input is valuable as we continue evaluating workloads, staffing levels, and how we can better support our team. We appreciate your dedication and encourage you to connect with a member of the HR Team if you'd like to talk through ideas or solutions, we’re always open to improving the day-to-day experience.

2.0

Mar 22, 2025

Eh.

Lawn care technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of hours Are flexible

Cons

Weird hours Low pay Never any raises Management is impossible

TruGreen Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear you appreciate the flexibility and the availability of hours, we know that’s important to many of our team members. We understand how challenging irregular hours can be, and we recognize that compensation, raises, and strong leadership are key to long-term satisfaction. Feedback like yours helps us identify where we need to grow, and we’re actively working on improving communication, reviewing our compensation practices, and creating clearer development paths for our team. If you would like to discuss this further, we encourage you to reach out to a member of the HR Team. We truly value your input and encourage continued dialogue — your voice helps us build a better workplace for everyone.

5.0

Mar 21, 2025

Calm

Lawn technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No customer problems, no coworker problems, no management problems

Cons

It gets Hot in the summer

TruGreen Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience with TruGreen! We're really glad to hear that your experience with customers, coworkers, and management was a positive one, that’s exactly the kind of environment we aim to create. We’re always looking for ways to make working conditions more comfortable during those hotter months. Your input is appreciated, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

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