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.