Description

Key leadership duties include recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees, as well as providing ongoing training and development to boost team performance. The manager communicates clear performance expectations, delivers constructive feedback, and promotes a culture of accountability and continuous growth. Efforts are made to maintain a positive, inclusive work environment by recognizing achievements and addressing employee concerns promptly.

Operational responsibilities involve creating and managing landscape agronomy plans, including scheduling, equipment, materials, and subcontractors, as well as developing integrated pest management plans for turf, ornamentals, trees, and palms. The manager conducts regular site inspections to identify agronomic issues, analyzes data, proposes solutions, and shares findings with stakeholders and clients. Maintaining accurate pesticide usage records, safety data sheets, and ensuring all technicians hold valid applicator licenses are also essential.

The role requires staying current on emerging pest control technologies and environmentally friendly products, while enforcing all labor laws, safety policies, and procedures to ensure safe working conditions. The manager assists with safety investigations and addresses hazards or incidents as needed, and supports the Branch Manager with budgeting, cost analysis, product selection, and overall financial success of the branch.

• Recruit, hire, and onboard new agronomy staff.
• Provide training and development to enhance team skills.
• Manage employee performance through clear expectations and feedback.
• Foster an inclusive culture that recognizes achievements and addresses concerns.
• Develop and implement landscape agronomy and integrated pest management plans.
• Conduct site inspections to identify and resolve agronomic issues.
• Maintain accurate pesticide usage records and ensure licensing compliance.
• Support budgeting, cost analysis, and product selection for branch success.
• Stay updated on new pest control technologies and eco‑friendly products.
• Enforce labor laws, safety policies, and conduct safety investigations.

Requirements

Qualifications include a preferred bachelor’s degree in landscape management, horticulture, or a related field, along with five years of agronomy or sports turf experience and at least two years of leadership experience. Required certifications are Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) and Certified Pest Control Operator (CPCO). Candidates must possess strong communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and mobile devices, and hold a valid U.S. driver’s license meeting MVR verification standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred).
• 5+ years agronomy or sports turf experience.
• 2+ years leadership or management experience.
• GI‑BMP and CPCO certifications required.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, and mobile devices.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license meeting MVR requirements.

Benefits

Juniper is a full-service landscape design, build, and management company serving the Southeast, comprising several recognized brands and over 2,000 team members across 30 locations. The company emphasizes core values that welcome, grow, and celebrate its people, offering career growth opportunities and competitive benefits such as health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

• Career growth opportunities and competitive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance