Lawn Service Technican (Ocala market)

Rocket Pest Control • Ocala, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Pest Control is seeking a Lawn Service Professional to join their team in the Ocala market. This role involves protecting customer homes, families, and businesses by delivering safe, convenient, and reliable pest control solutions. The company is committed to customer service and growth while fostering a proud employee culture. The Lawn Service Professional will manage a designated route, fulfill daily production schedules, operate with limited supervision, and implement agronomic programs. Responsibilities include conducting outside inspections, identifying plant and pest issues, examining irrigation and mowing methods, and providing detailed plans for lawn health.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent.
• Position requires successful completion of 30-day initial training (classroom and field training) and earning minimum of two CEU’s annually.
• Ability to calculate basic math.
• Must have the ability to walk, climb, stoop, reach, crawl, crouch, kneel, push, pull and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication, to be able to speak to customers on the phone and in-person correspondence.
• Working in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• This is a safety-sensitive position; where a momentary lapse of concentration can result in serious injury, death, environmental consequences, or data breach.
• Must be able to work Saturdays.
• Must have a current and valid driver license and be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to pass seven-year criminal background check.
• Must be able to pass company drug screen.
• Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet insurance eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

• Lawn & Ornamental (not required)
• Pest, Termite and Wildlife, a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain service schedules for all customers on assigned route, calling customer prior to their service.
• Provide excellent communication and people skills to build trust and create positive customer experiences.
• Diagnose and discuss the scope of pest control & fertilization service(s) with customers.
• Communicate in conjunction with sales staff in order to meet client expectations.
• Respond to customer requests in a timely manner.
• Continuously monitor lawn quality and fertilizing methods after application and communicate progress to customers and operation managers.
• Complete and submit service related paperwork in a timely and orderly fashion.
• Completion of our initial technical training and participation in regular update training to stay current with proven practices and methods to decide on the most efficient solutions for customer's needs.
• Adhere and abide to all driving laws/company policies when operating company vehicles.
• Maintain assigned service vehicle, equipment and tools in clean/good working condition.
• Participate in collections efforts.

Benefits

• 8 Company-paid Holidays per year
• Earn up to 10 Days of Paid-Time Off per year
• Company-Paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with company match up to 5%
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED