District Pest Control Manager

District Manager
**Pest Control & Lawn Care EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**

Based in Wisconsin | Full-Time
Salary Range: $60,000 – $80,000 (DOE)

About Us:
Pest Badger is a fast-growing, forward-thinking pest control and lawn care company that believes in delivering expert service with unmatched care and integrity. With locations across the Mid-West, we’re setting the standard in how pest and lawn care services should operate - rooted in reliability, backed by science, and executed by passionate professionals.

About the Role:
We're looking for a District Manager to oversee day-to-day field operations over an assigned area within Wisconsin. This is not your average management role - you’ll be a key driver of growth, performance, and culture. Think of yourself as the connective tissue between boots on the ground and strategic leadership.

You’ll lead a team of dedicated service managers and leads, ensure compliance with state regulations, implement our training and performance plans, and drive operational excellence across multiple service lines.

What You’ll Do:

Leadership & Field Operations

• Oversee pest control and lawn care branches delivery across multiple branches
• Coach, lead, and mentor service managers/service leads
• Ensure accountability for route efficiency, quality standards, and customer satisfaction
• Conduct ride-alongs, inspections, and service audits to maintain high service standards

Compliance & Quality Control

• Ensure strict adherence to state and local regulations (DATCP, etc.)
• Monitor licensing, product handling, safety procedures, and regulatory paperwork
• Respond to escalated issues with professionalism and tact

Training & Development

• Lead onboarding for new service manager, ensuring proper licensure and safety training
• Implement ongoing training programs to improve service delivery and technical expertise
• Reinforce Pest Badger’s customer-first service philosophy in every employee touchpoint

Strategic Growth & Collaboration

• Partner with executive leadership to set operational goals and expansion strategies
• Monitor KPIs such as revenue per route, customer retention, technician efficiency
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to identify growth opportunities and market trends

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of pest control and/or lawn care industry experience (management experience required)
• Valid Wisconsin pest and lawn licenses (7.1, 5.0, 3.0)
• Strong working knowledge of FieldRoutes, CRM tools, or similar platforms is a plus
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and time management skills
• Comfortable being in the field with the team 80% of the time, with 20% admin and planning - MUST be willing to perform services of any capacity when needed.
• Proven ability to grow a team, enforce accountability, and inspire excellence

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive salary ($60K–$80K DOE)
• Company fuel card
• Paid holidays & PTO (per company guidelines)
• 401(k) with company match after 90 days
• Growth potential
• Supportive, energetic, and mission-driven team culture

Ready to Make a Difference?

At Pest Badger, we don’t just manage bugs and lawns, we build careers and communities. If you’re a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in shaping operational excellence, we’d love to meet you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Work Location: On the road