Lawn Technician

Rentokil North America; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Rentokil North America is seeking a Lawn Specialist to perform professional lawn care, diagnose turf issues, and apply treatments per safety guidelines. You will follow a daily route, maintain equipment, and build strong customer relationships through courteous service.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and availability Monday through Friday with Saturdays as needed. Training is provided with opportunities for growth within the Rentokil family.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Customer-facing experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Available Monday–Friday and Saturdays as needed.
• Ability to operate and maintain service vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawn care and diagnose/treat insects, disease, weed, and turf issues.
• Follow daily route schedule and ensure timely arrivals at locations.
• Apply products following safety procedures and label instructions.
• Build customer relationships with friendly and courteous service.
• Participate in paid training to learn products and services.

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 & Responsibilities

Our 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 Requirements

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.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED. Customer-facing experience preferred.

Other Skills, Attributes, and Abilities

Demonstrated attention to detail. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organization and time management skills. Comfortable with self-directed working conditions after a training period.

Why 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.

Professional and Personal Growth

Multiple avenues to grow your career

Training and development programs available

Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)

Health and Wellness

Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more

Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1

Savings and Retirement

401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions

Work-Life Balance

Vacation days & sick days

Company-paid holidays & floating holidays

A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

We 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. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Florida Pest Control is a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control across more than 80 countries. At Florida Pest Control, we believe providing our team members a career path with growth and earning potential is essential to our success as an organization. We support our self-motivated team’s professional development and personal goals with an environment that provides ongoing training, financial incentives for excellence, and additional rewards for growing the volume of Florida Pest Control's business.