No prior experience is necessary; training will be provided.
Hold a valid state commercial pesticide applicator license or agricultural or structural certification.
Be willing and able to work 8–10 hours per day, 5–6 days per week.
Pass a pre-employment background check and driving-record check.
Have reliable transportation to and from work.
Be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and train lawn and plant health care department activities, equipment, and personnel.
Ensure safety standards are met and practiced.
Oversee and perform the safe application of herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, and fertilizers to turf, trees, and shrubs.
Develop and grow the lawn and plant health care departments.
Schedule department activities and projects daily, weekly, and monthly with operations and account managers.
Order supplies for the lawn and plant health care department.
Maintain the inventory system for the lawn and plant health care departments.
Oversee maintenance and inventory of tools, trucks, and equipment.
Improve efficiencies and techniques in the lawn and plant health care departments.
Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local environmental health and safety laws regarding chemical use and storage.
Ensure accurate daily timekeeping and paperwork for self and crews.
Assist Garden and Property Managers with estimating lawn and plant health care work.
Enforce company policies and quality standards.
Assist with recruiting, hiring, firing, and performance reviews of department employees.
Communicate daily with operations and account managers.
Keep clients informed about job timelines and progress.
Inspect properties for quality control and improve results.
Maintain a schedule of 45–55 hours per week and a 50–60% billable average year-round.
Assist the team with lawn and plant health care applications to ensure work is completed on time.
Diagnose lawn and plant diseases, map treatment routes, and apply integrated pest management techniques.
Consult with the Design/Build division on preserving trees and other plant material during installations.
Sell lawn and plant health care services to new leads.
Upsell existing clients on lawn and plant health care services.
Thrive General Manager The Pattie Group, Inc. is searching for a motivated, dependable, and hardworking team player to join our company as a Department Manager. This position is for someone who is a go-getter and wants to have a long-term career path with a 50-year-old company. This is an entry-level position and no experience is necessary. We will teach you all you need to know. Purpose: A Pesticide Manager oversees the safe and effective use, storage, and disposal of pesticides within an organization or on a property. Their responsibilities include ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, training staff on proper pesticide application, and maintaining accurate records of pesticide usage. They also evaluate pest control strategies, manage risks related to chemical exposure, and implement integrated pest management practices to minimize environmental impact.
Pay: $23-$27 an Hour Type of work to include:
Complete coordination and training of lawn and plant health care departments activities, equipment and personnel.
Assure safety standards are met and practiced
Oversee and perform the safe application of herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, and fertilizers to turf, trees, and shrubs.
Develop and grow lawn and plant health care departments
Daily, weekly, and monthly scheduling of departments activities and projects with operations and account managers.
Ordering of supplies for lawn and plant health care department
Maintain inventory system for lawn and plant health care departments.
Assure and oversee maintenance and inventory of tools, trucks and equipment.
Improve efficiencies and techniques in the lawn and plant health care departments.
Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local environmental health and safety laws regarding chemical use and storage.
Assure accurate times and paperwork from self and crews daily.
Assist Garden & Property Managers in estimating of lawn and plant health care
Enforce company policies and quality standards
Assist in recruiting, hiring, firing, performance reviews of department employees
Communicate daily with operations and account managers.
Keep client aware of job time-line and progress
Check properties for quality control and improve results.
Maintain 45-55 hours per week with a 50-60% billable average year-round.
Assist team with lawn and plant health care applications to ensure work is being completed timely.
Diagnose lawn and plant diseases, map treatment routes, and apply integrated pest management (IPM) techniques.
Valid state commercial pesticide applicator license or agricultural/structural certification.
Consult with the Design/Build division on preserving trees and other plant material during installations.
Sell lawn and plant health care to new lawn and plant health care leads as they come in.
Upsell existing clients on lawn and plant health care.
Tobe considered for this position, the candidate must:
Be willing and able to work 8-10 hours per day, 5-6 days per week.
Pass a pre-employment background and driving record check.
Have reliable transportation to and from work.
Be authorized to work in the United States.
Supplemental Pay Types:
Profit sharing
Team incentives
Impact Bonuses
Employee point reward system
Bonus pay
Signing bonus
Why Join The Pattie Group, Inc.? At The Pattie Group, we believe in growing great landscapes and great people. Here are just a few of the benefits you’ll enjoy when you join our team:
Clear Career Growth Path: Advance your career with opportunities to move up and throughout our team, positioning yourself for amazing personal and team success, supported by our comprehensive in-house training and development programs.
Commitment to Learning: We invest in our people with 50 hours of education annually, including both industry-specific and personal development courses — because learning never stops here.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with Company Matching Contributions
Profit-sharing opportunities
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
A Culture That Values Fun and Connection:
Regular company picnics, parties, team cookouts, and staff baseball games
An annual awards banquet to celebrate our team’s hard work and achievements
Community involvement offering Charity and Kindness
Employee Recognition and Rewardsto recognize your dedication and contributions.
Pattie Group Team Reward Programs
Discounted services, materials, and more!
Employee of the month recognition!
Team incentives and Profit Sharing
At The Pattie Group, you’re not just joining a company — you’re joining a team that values your growth, celebrates your success, and knows how to have fun along the way.