Lawn Technician

Turner Pest Control is a rapidly growing pest control company that has been providing excellent service to our residential and commercial customers over the past 50 years. We have stayed at the forefront of the industry by constantly improving the methods, technologies, and services we offer and partnering with the best in the industry. As we expand across the southeast, we promise to keep innovating and providing the best experience possible for our customers and employees. We currently have 15 branches, 75,000+ customers and 500+ employees and expect to continue growing.

We are seeking a Lawn Pest Control Technician who is ready to join our family and help continue our company growth!

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, be well organized, detail oriented and self-motivated. Our technicians work independently throughout the day, while being supported by an incredible team of pest management professionals. If you enjoy being on the go, working outdoors, learning something new everyday, and interacting with a variety of customers, this position might be just what you have been searching for.

Position responsibilities include providing lawn pest control services for our customers and setting reasonable expectations of results after services are performed. We provide all necessary training to get you started on your career as a pest management professional, as well as continuing education to keep you up to date on the latest and greatest in the pest world.

Duties include:

• Complete the application of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides on a preset daily route

• Identify lawn and or pest problems and develop solutions to those problems

• Establish effective working relationships with a variety of customers, both internal and external

• Safely drive a company vehicle

• Use of handheld computerized equipment to manage service calls and documents

• Provide customers with general information about our various services

• Conduct service calls as needed

• Problem solving and/or complaint resolution

Requirements:

• Must enjoy working outdoors

• Must enjoy hands on work

• Ability to safely drive a large, heavy lawn truck

• No fear of bugs, snakes, rodents, etc.

• Able to withstand long periods of standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, squatting

• Be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs

• Have excellent communication skills

• Be competent with the use of new technology

• Be organized and able to manage their own daily route

If you are committed, dependable, and want to be part of a growing team of pest management professionals, we'd like to meet with you.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Lawn Maintenance Experience

• Customer Service

• Sales Experience

• Listening Skills

• Written and verbal communication skills

• Relationship Building

• Problem Solving

To be qualified:

• At least 21 years of age

• Have a valid Florida driver's license with minimal moving violations

• Must pass a background check and drug screening

• Have a HS Diploma or equivalent

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type:
This is a full-time position. Some Saturdays may be required.

Travel:
Local daily travel within the assigned territory.

Why work for Turner Pest Control?

We offer:

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Optional supplemental benefits
• Enrollment eligibility begins first of the month following date of hire

FINANCIAL ASSURANCE

• 401(k) plan with company match of 4%
• Immediate enrollment eligibility
• Convenient direct paycheck deposit
• Team Member reward and recognition program

AND MORE

• Eight (8) paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Team Member discount on our services
• Team Member referral bonuses
• Opportunities to participate in community events

Turner Pest Control is a drug free workplace

A pre-hire compliance screening will be conducted.

Turner Pest Control is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Turner Pest Control is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Turner Pest Control will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Department at 904-355-5300.

About Turner Pest Control:

We began in 1971 as a friendly, family-run business. More than 40 years later, that's still who we are. The technology may change, but our commitment to our neighbors never will.

Today, we're one of the fastest-growing companies in Florida and Georgia. We're an industry leader ranked at number 5 of the Top 100 pest control companies in the nation. Turner Pest Control is a full service company that prides itself on providing the highest quality lawn and pest management services to both residential and commercial customers.

We're also designated as a QualityPro Certified company, a distinction earned by less than three percent of U.S. pest control providers. Built on the principles of Business Operations, Environmental Stewardship, Consumer Relations and Technician Training, the QualityPro certification is a symbol of Turner Pest Control's commitment to protecting our customers, our people and our environment.

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