Lawn & Ornamental Route Manager

Job Details Position: Lawn Care Technician / Lawn Spray Technician Location: Brevard County, FL Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 Commission: None Travel Percentage: None Shift: Day Job Category: General Labor About the Job Slug‑A‑Bug is hiring a Lawn Care Technician / Lawn Spray Technician to provide professional lawn fertilization, weed control, pest control, turf care, and ornamental plant care services throughout Brevard County, Florida. This position is also known internally as a Lawn & Ornamental Route Manager. It may be a strong fit for candidates with experience as a Lawn Applicator, L&O Technician, Fertilization Technician, Weed Control Technician, Turf Care Technician, Pest Control Technician, Route Technician, Field Service Technician, or Landscape Technician. You’ll work outdoors, manage a daily service route, inspect lawns and landscapes, apply lawn and ornamental treatments, communicate with customers, and help improve the health and appearance of turf, shrubs, and ornamental plants. What We Offer $18/hour during training. Paid training and certification opportunities in lawn and ornamental care. Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days). Medical and retirement benefits. Company vehicle and phone for daily routes. A supportive team culture focused on growth and accountability. Career advancement opportunities. Qualifications and Requirements Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Valid Florida driver’s license with a clean or acceptable driving record. Ability to pass a background check and drug screening, including random drug screening. Able to safely drive a company vehicle between service stops. Able to work independently, follow procedures, and communicate professionally with customers. Reliable, self‑motivated, safety‑minded, and willing to learn. Physical & Work Conditions This is an outdoor, route‑based Lawn Care Technician / Lawn Spray Technician position. Candidates must be able to: Work year‑round in Florida weather, including heat, humidity, rain, and seasonal conditions. Lift, carry, load, and maneuver up to 50 lbs. Walk, stand, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, push, and pull throughout an 8–10 hour field route. Walk across lawns, slopes, wet ground, uneven terrain, and landscaped areas. Operate spreaders, spray hoses, backpack sprayers, and other lawn application equipment. Wear required PPE and safely handle fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and related products. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform essential job functions. Preferred Experience Experience is preferred but not required. We provide paid training for the right person. Lawn Care Technician, Lawn Spray Technician, Lawn Applicator, Fertilization Technician, Weed Control Technician, L&O Technician, Pest Control Technician, Route Technician, Field Service Technician, or Landscape Technician. Knowledge of Florida turf types such as St. Augustine, Bermuda, and Zoysia. Experience with fertilizer, herbicide, insecticide, fungicide, or pesticide applications. Familiarity with weeds, turf insects, lawn disease, irrigation stress, or ornamental plant health. Customer service or route‑based field service experience. Florida BMP certificate, FDACS experience, or PestPac experience is a plus. Compensation $18/hour during training. After training, compensation transitions to 15% commission on production. Paid training and certification support provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr