Fertilizer & Pest Control Division Manager

Socket.dev; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle and equipment

Licensing support

Leadership growth opportunities

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Pine Lake Companies seeks a hands-on Fertilizer & Pest Control Division Manager to lead and grow plant health care operations across the Greater Tampa Bay area.

You will oversee daily division activities, supervise technicians, ensure service quality, and maintain regulatory compliance while supporting division growth and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in landscape fertilization, pest control, turf care, or plant health care.
• Advanced knowledge of Florida turfgrass, ornamentals, weeds, insects, and diseases.
• Strong leadership and customer service skills.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with clean record.
• Florida Pest Control Operator license or applicable licensing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Fertilizer & Pest Control Division.
• Supervise, train, and schedule technicians.
• Plan and manage service routes for on-time treatments.
• Inspect properties and develop turf and landscape treatment programs.
• Diagnose weeds, insects, diseases, irrigation, and nutrient issues.
• Ensure proper handling and application of fertilizers and pesticides according to labels and regs.
• Monitor service quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain records, licenses, and compliance documentation.
• Manage chemical inventory, equipment, and vehicles.

Skills

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

License knowledge

Client communication

Job description

Fertilizer & Pest Control Division Manager

About the Role

Pine Lake Companies is seeking an experienced Fertilizer & Pest Control Division Manager to lead and grow our plant health care operations throughout the Greater Tampa Bay area.

This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the division, leading technicians, maintaining service quality and regulatory compliance, and supporting the continued growth of the department.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the Fertilizer & Pest Control Division.

• Supervise, train, schedule, and support technicians.

• Plan and manage service routes to ensure treatments are completed correctly and on schedule.

• Inspect properties and develop treatment programs for turf, shrubs, trees, and ornamental landscapes.

• Diagnose issues involving weeds, insects, diseases, irrigation, and nutrient deficiencies.

• Ensure fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides are mixed, handled, and applied according to label instructions and applicable regulations.

• Monitor service quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and technician performance.

• Maintain treatment records, chemical logs, licenses, and compliance documentation.

• Manage chemical inventory, equipment, vehicles, purchasing, and storage.

• Resolve service concerns and communicate recommendations to clients and internal teams.

• Support estimating, budgeting, client retention, and division growth.

• Conduct safety meetings and maintain a strong culture of safety and compliance.

• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop technicians as the division grows.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in landscape fertilization, pest control, turf care, or plant health care.

• Previous supervisory or management experience strongly preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of Florida turfgrass, ornamental plants, fertilizers, weeds, insects, and diseases.

• Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

• Florida Certified Pest Control Operator license, Limited Commercial Fertilizer Applicator license, or other applicable licensing strongly preferred.

• Strong leadership, organization, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience managing service routes, chemical inventory, equipment, and regulatory documentation.

• Ability to work outdoors and lift up to 50 pounds when necessary.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience, certifications, and licensing.

• Company vehicle and professional-grade equipment.

• Licensing support and continuing education opportunities.

• Leadership opportunity within a growing division.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Pine Lake Companies is looking for a hands-on leader who can build a strong team, maintain high service standards, and help take our Fertilizer & Pest Control Division to the next level.