A Lawn Care or Pesticide Technician provides lawn care that includes the application of chemicals to control weeds, insects or diseases. Works for lawn care companies that specialize in chemical treatments. Provides services for residential lawns or the grounds at a building or office park.
Lawn Care & Pest Control Operations Manager Location:
St. Augustine, FL and surrounding areas
Job Type:
Full-Time Office - Hastings FL Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and licensed Lawn Care & Pest Control Operations Manager to lead and grow our turf care and pest management division. This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you will initially run daily application routes while laying the foundation to recruit, train, and manage a team of technicians as our client base expands. If you are a self-motivated professional with strong field expertise, high quality standards, and leadership ambitions, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities Field Operations:
Perform professional lawn fertilization, weed control, dynamic pest management, and disease diagnostic treatments across commercial and residential properties.
Route Management:
Efficiently plan, manage, and execute daily route schedules, ensuring timely applications, high-quality standards, and excellent customer satisfaction.
Property Inspections:
Evaluate turf, shrub, and tree health; diagnose pests or diseases; and provide tailored treatment recommendations to property owners.
Leadership & Team Growth:
As the division expands, assist in hiring, onboarding, and training new technicians in proper application techniques, safety protocols, and route management.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure strict adherence to state and federal chemical application regulations, maintaining proper chemical storage, mixing, safety procedures, and accurate job logging.
Customer Relations:
Communicate professionally with clients regarding treatment plans, property conditions, and preventative care recommendations.
Requirements & Qualifications Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in lawn fertilization and pest control application.
Licensing:
Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Fertilizer & Pest Control License (or applicable state certifications).
Driver's License:
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Technical Skills:
Strong diagnostic skills for regional turf types, weeds, common pests, and plant diseases.
Leadership Mindset:
Strong communication skills and the motivation to transition into a team leadership and management role as operations scale.
Physical Capability:
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, lift up to 50 lbs, and operate application equipment proficiently.
Compensation & Benefits Pay:
Based on experience. Opportunity for advancement into a full supervisory/management capacity as the division grows.
