Find & Apply For Lawn Care / Pesticide Technician Jobs in Hastings, Florida

Position Title:

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.