New Start Technician

Modern Pest Services; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Training and certifications

Career advancement opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Turner Pest Control is seeking a New Start Technician to deliver installation services and set clear expectations for future pest-control services. This role requires independence, strong organization, and excellent customer relations as you work in customers’ homes and businesses across Florida.

The position offers a flexible schedule to accommodate same-day services and area coverage. Prior pest control experience is a plus, and training with SMART equipment will be provided to support career

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with minimal moving violation points.
• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• New Start Technician: perform new start installation services and set clear expectations for future services.
• Flexible schedule for same-day services and area coverage; may include additional required duties.
• Provide inspections and pest solutions for new clientele; install SMART equipment at initial appointment.
• Maintain records using a SMART device; provide general information about services.
• Operate pest control equipment and company vehicles; ensure customer service is excellent.
• Follow-up visits to ensure pest problems are resolved.

Skills

Listening skills

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Technology proficiency

Organization

Route management

Pest control experience

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

Turner Pest Control is a rapidly growing pest control company that has been providing excellent service to our residential and commercial customers over the past 50 years. We have stayed at the forefront of the industry by constantly improving the methods, technologies, and services we offer and partnering with the best in the industry. As we expand across the state, we promise to keep innovating and providing the best experience possible for our customers and employees. We are seeking a service professional who enjoys freedom and flexibility, building relationships, helping others, solving problems, and new challenges! In this role you will protect homes and the surrounding environment from unwanted pests using industry leading technology. The ideal candidate is independent, confident, organized, efficient, understanding, and customer-oriented with good time management skills, strong communication ability, and a desire to help promote environmental health and safety.

Benefits

• Competitive wages with an opportunity to increase your earning based on your efforts
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc.
• 401(k) program with company match
• Health and wellness benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Amazing learning and growth potential
• Paid training and certifications
• Career advancement opportunities
• Company vehicle

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Our New Start Technician position is responsible for performing new start installation services and providing clear expectations for the customer on future services including answering any questions they may have.

This position works on a flexible schedule to accommodate same day services as needed and pick up work in surrounding areas as needed. Additional services may be required depending on work availability including but not limited to Universal Technician responsibilities.

Duties include

• Provide timely and effective inspections and solutions to pest problems for new clientele.
• Install and establish SMART equipment at initial appointment.
• Computing basic math problems
• Establish effective working relationships with a variety of customers, both internal and external
• Maintain accurate records of services complete through use of a SMART device
• Provide customers with general information about our various services
• Operate and maintain pest control equipment and company vehicles
• Respond to customer inquires and provide excellent customer service.
• Conduct follow-up visits to ensure pest problems are resolved.
• Other duties as assigned

Ideal candidates will

• Previous pest control experience a plus
• Enjoy working outdoors
• Not have a fear of bugs, snakes, rodents, etc.
• Be able to withstand long periods of squatting, standing and walking
• Be able to carry a 40lb pack on their back
• Be willing and able to crawl through crawl spaces and attics
• Have excellent listening and communication skills
• Be competent with the use of new technology
• Be organized and able to manage their own daily route

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a valid Florida driver's license with minimal moving violation points
• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Experience
• Working Outdoors, Customer Service Experience
• Excellent Listening and Communication Skills
• Relationship Building and People Skills
• Problem Solving skills

We're proud to serve you. We've grown a lot since we began in 1971, but we're still focused on making our customers' lives and our communities better. The technologies we use may have changed, but our commitment to our neighbors never will. The very best quality and service - guaranteed. Turner Pest Control has come a long way - today, we're one of the fastest-growing companies in Florida and South Georgia, and we're ranked in the Top 100 pest control companies in the country. We're also designated as a QualityPro Certified company, a distinction earned by less than three percent of U.S. pest control providers.