Pest Control - Lawn Technician
About The Position
As a Lawn Technician at Turner Pest Control, you will work outdoors to help customers maintain healthy, green, pest-free lawns. You will identify lawn and pest issues, apply treatments, monitor lawn conditions, and develop or carry out recovery plans when lawns need extra care. You will check customer properties, identify issues early, and keep customers informed while following through on lawn recovery efforts. The role includes field work, use of tools and equipment, and the ability to assist in other service departments within the branch as needed. Turner Pest Control describes this as a long-term career opportunity in an essential service, with paid training and opportunities for advancement. The company has protected Florida homes and businesses for over 50 years and provides pest, termite, lawn, mosquito, and wildlife management services.
Requirements
- Enthusiasm, dedication, attention to detail, and a customer-service orientation.
- Ability to move safely around customer locations, use stairs and ladders, and work under or around furniture, equipment, and in tight spaces.
- Ability to safely move items and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work outdoors in regular seasonal weather conditions.
- Basic math skills to measure and mix product applications accurately.
- Ability to safely operate a variety of hand tools and equipment.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator in some cases.
- Technical proficiency with computers, smartphones, and similar devices.
- Valid driver's license held for at least 3 years and an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Legal eligibility to work in the U.S.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Availability to work some weekends.
- High school degree or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Identify lawn and pest issues at customer properties.
- Apply product treatments to lawns.
- Monitor lawn conditions and provide recovery plans when lawns need extra care.
- Check customer properties and spot issues early.
- Keep customers informed and follow through on lawn recovery efforts.
- Assist in various service departments within the branch as needed.
Benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield medical PPO options
- Delta Dental and vision coverage
- Prescription drug program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
- Health Savings Plans (HSA) available with qualified plans
- Competitive hourly compensation
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, with options to buy up
- Long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance options
- Stable, year-round employment
- Paid training
- Take-home company vehicle for field positions
- Paid time off
- Eight paid holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
