Pest Control Technician - Tampa

Turner Pest Control • Tampa, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We offer a long-term career opportunity in an essential service with competitive earnings and a fast-paced working environment. Enjoy the freedom to work in the field, help others, receive paid training, and access opportunities for advancement! People come to pest control from a wide variety of fields: route/delivery drivers, retail, customer service, construction, military veterans, lawncare, warehouse, uniform delivery, restaurants...the list goes on! The bottom line is, if you're a motivated, hard-working, compassionate person with a positive mindset, we can train you for a new career!

Requirements

• Ability to safely move about customer locations, ascend/descend stairs and ladders to service out of the way areas, and position yourself to conduct service under/around furniture, equipment, and tight spaces.
• Ability to safely move items and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in all regular seasonal weather conditions.
• Flexibility to assist in various service departments within the branch as needed.
• Basic math skills to measure and mix product applications accurately.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand tools and equipment safely.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes an OSHA compliant respirator in some cases.
• Technical proficiency with computers, smart phones, etc.
• Held a valid driver's license for at least 3 years with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule (between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.).
• Availability to work some weekends.
• High school degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Solving pest issues and building long-term relationships via honesty, empathy, and outstanding customer service.
• Traveling to appointments and meeting with customers to assess pest problems in and around their homes and workplaces.
• Executing specialized treatment plans.
• Seeking to solve existing pest problems and recommending corrective actions to prevent issues.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical PPO options
• Delta Dental and Vision
• 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
• Life insurance and short-term disability 100% company paid (with options to buy up)
• Long-term disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance options
• Stable, year-round employment with opportunities for growth
• Paid training
• A take home company vehicle for field positions
• Paid time off and eight paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

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