Lawn Technician

Florida Pest Control; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Pest Control is seeking a Lawn Specialist to diagnose and treat insects, diseases, weeds, and turf issues while maintaining a professional appearance. You will follow a daily route, apply products safely, and ensure timely arrival at each location.

This role emphasizes building friendly customer relationships, responding to service requests promptly, and participating in paid training to stay current with our lawn care offerings.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence.
• Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed.
• Operate and maintain service vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional appearance and diagnose/treat insects, diseases, weeds, and turf issues.
• Follow the daily route as scheduled and ensure timely arrival at each location.
• Apply appropriate products, follow safety procedures, and label instructions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-facing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization and time management

Self-directed work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!For more information about our benefits, see below!We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to \"protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet.\"Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesOur Lawn Specialist will maintain a professional appearance of lawn care while providing diagnosis/treatment of insects, disease, weed, and cultural issues associated with the normal cycle of turf grass.Lawn Services - Responsible for the daily operation of lawn care as provided in training to ensure the most efficient lawn care service for our customers. Follow the daily route as scheduled and ensure timely arrival at each location. Apply appropriate products, follow safety procedures, and label instructions.Customer Experience - Build customer relationships through friendly, helpful, and courteous behavior during service visits. Responds to phone and in-person service call requests on a timely basis.Continuous Learning - Become knowledgeable in the array of available products and services through provided, paid training.Position RequirementsPossess a valid driver’s license from state of residenceAvailable to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as neededOperate and maintain service vehicles and equipment.Education & ExperienceHigh school diploma or GEDCustomer-facing experience preferredOther Skills, Attributes, and AbilitiesDemonstrated attention to detailDemonstrated verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organization and time management skillsComfortable with self-directed working conditions after a training periodWhy Choose Us?A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes:Professional and Personal GrowthMultiple avenues to grow your careerTraining and development programs availableTuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)Health and WellnessHealth benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much moreFull-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1Savings and Retirement401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributionsWork-Life BalanceVacation days & sick daysCompany-paid holidays & floating holidaysA company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibilityWe are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?This company is a Drug Free workplace.Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.California residents click here to review your privacy rights.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.By applying to this job, you agree to receive initial texts from systems used on behalf of Rentokil North America, Inc., possibly including Workday, Loop, and HireVue. These systems utilize text messages to communicate with you throughout the application, interview, and pre-hire processes. You can set your communication preferences or opt out of text messages from each system at any time following the initial message. Message and data rates may apply.