Turf Care Manager

The Grounds Guys, a Neighborly Company; Hastings (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Grounds Guys, a Neighborly Company, is seeking a Lawn Care & Pest Control Operations Manager in St. Augustine, FL and surrounding areas.

You will lead daily application routes, drive growth of the turf care and pest management division, and begin by hands-on field work while recruiting and training a tech team as clientele expands. You must be licensed in Florida, capable of diagnosing turf issues, and prepared to scale operations with safety compliance, route oversight, and strong customer

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on lawn fertilization and pest control experience
• Florida Commercial Fertilizer & Pest Control License
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Strong diagnostic skills for turf, weeds, pests, and plant diseases
• Leadership mindset with ability to train and manage technicians as operations scale
• Ability to work outdoors, lift up to 50 lbs, and operate application equipment

Responsibilities

• Field Operations: perform lawn fertilization, weed control, pest management, and disease diagnostics for commercial and residential properties.
• Route Management: plan and execute daily route schedules with timely applications and high quality standards.
• Property Inspections: evaluate turf health, diagnose issues, and provide tailored treatment recommendations.
• Leadership & Team Growth: assist in hiring, onboarding, and training new technicians as the division expands.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: ensure adherence to state and federal chemical regulations, proper storage, mixing, and logging.
• Customer Relations: communicate treatment plans and property conditions with clients.

Skills

Lawn fertilization

Pest control application

Florida license

Driver’s license

Diagnostic skills

Leadership

Physical ability

Job description

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.