Operations Manager

The Terminix International Company Limited Partnership; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Rentokil is seeking a role to oversee technician recruiting, training, coaching, and accountability to maximize technician success and retention. The position focuses on ensuring high service quality and customer retention across branches.

The candidate will recruit residential and commercial pest technicians, monitor performance, and respond to customer concerns, with occasional on-site coverage during peak times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Maintain licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ongoing technician training, coaching, development, and accountability to maximize technician success and retention.
• Recruit/hire residential and/or commercial pest, termite, specialty, and lawn technicians to maintain staffing levels.
• Review and evaluate technician performance via ride-alongs and audits.
• Respond diligently and compassionately to customer concerns and ensure service quality.
• Fill in periodically on customer appointments to cover staffing gaps.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Math aptitude

Communication

Customer rapport

Driver's 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."\

The primary purpose of this role is to oversee technician recruiting, hiring, ongoing training, coaching, development, and regular cadence of accountability, in order to maximize technician success and retention, as well as to ensure overall service quality to maximize customer retention.

Key Performance Indicators

• Customer Satisfaction & Retention
• Technician Retention
• Technician Percentage of Staffing Budget (including productivity, timekeeping, and licensing)
• Team Safety Performance
• Route Completion
• Branch Schedule Efficiency
• Sales Growth
• Service Cost Control (fleet maintenance, materials & supplies, hourly time management)

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee ongoing technician training, coaching, development, and regular cadence of accountability, in order to maximize technician success and retention
• Recruit / hire residential and/or commercial pest, termite, specialty, and lawn technicians to maintain appropriate staffing levels
• Review and evaluate ongoing technician performance (via ride-a-longs and audits)
• Respond diligently and compassionately to customer concerns
• Ensure overall service quality to maximize customer retention
• Fill in periodically on customer appointments to help close any temporary staffing gaps
• Monitor branch scheduling and ensure customer appointments are completed efficiently and effectively
• Ensure safety standards are met or exceeded and that all operations are in regulatory compliance
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of pest / termite control and home services products

Candidate Summary

Required Qualifications

• Adept at problem solving and identifying practical solutions
• Ability to effectively lead and motivate others
• Good aptitude for basic/intermediate math, for calculations related to sales/service
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presenting)
• Ability to build rapport easily and establish trust with customers and employees
• Minimum Education Level/Certifications: High school diploma (or GED)
• Maintain licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations
• Maintain valid driver’s license

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions

• Moving up to 20 lbs by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or repositioning objects
• Sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Working in damp and/or dusty locations, confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways
• Going up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
• Operating a motor vehicle safely
• Ensuring vehicle and other equipment is maintained and kept clean
• Wearing personal protective equipment, including OSHA-compliant respirators
• Having healthy vision to perform detail-oriented activities at distances close to the eyes or within arm’s reach
• Ability to tolerate a variety of environmental conditions, including seasonal weather (extreme heat/cold)
• Flexibility with working hours, including some evening and weekend work, a rotating on-call schedule, and extended (50-60 hours/wk) schedule during peak season
• Travel Requirement: Travel up to 100% of time within assigned territory(s)

Base Pay Range Yearly: $57,000.00 - $92,000.00
While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment (where applicable).

Why Choose Us?

• 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: Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
• 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.

Rentokil is a family of companies in North America. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands across industries as diverse as manufacturing, distribution, retail, food service, and hospitality. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to enhance the value and impact of our services.