Lawn Technician

Rentokil North America; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start Day 1

Health benefits

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rentokil North America is seeking a Lawn Specialist to maintain professional lawn care and diagnose issues such as insects, disease, and weeds as part of the routine turf management. You will follow routes, apply products safely, and ensure timely service for customers.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or GED and customer-facing experience. A valid driver's license is required, and training is provided to expand product knowledge and skills for ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Customer-facing experience preferred.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lawn Services - manage daily lawn care operations per training and ensure timely arrivals at each location.
• Customer Experience - build relationships with customers and respond to service requests promptly.
• Continuous Learning - gain knowledge of products and services through paid training.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Verbal communication

Driving license

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 & 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. 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.

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.