Turf Care Manager

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint is seeking an experienced Lawn Care & Pest Control Operations Manager to lead our turf care and pest management division. You will run daily routes, recruit and train technicians, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on field work, client communication, and scalable leadership as the division grows. Location-based responsibilities include Hastings, FL and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Valid Florida Commercial Fertilizer & Pest Control license or state equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on lawn fertilization and pest control experience.
• Ability to plan routes, supervise technicians, and ensure safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily lawn care and pest control operations across assigned routes.
• Plan, manage, and optimize daily route schedules for efficiency.
• Inspect properties for turf health, pests, and diseases; provide treatment recommendations.
• Recruit, train, and mentor technicians; enforce safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal chemical regulations and proper logging.
• Maintain professional communication with clients regarding plans and results.

Skills

Lawn fertilization

Pest control application

Route management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Diagnostics

Education

Florida Commercial Fertilizer & Pest Control License

Tools

Application equipment handling

Job description

Position Title: Lawn Care & Pest Control Operations ManagerLocation: St. Augustine, FL and surrounding areasJob Type: Full-TimeOffice - Hastings FLJob OverviewWe 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 ResponsibilitiesField 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 & QualificationsExperience: 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 & BenefitsPay: Based on experience.Opportunity for advancement into a full supervisory/management capacity as the division grows.