Pest Control Technician

Turner Pest Control; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid training

Take-home vehicle

Paid time off

Eight paid holidays

Job summary

Turner Pest Control is hiring a Pest Control Technician in Jacksonville, FL. You will travel to customer sites to assess pest problems and implement treatment plans while building strong relationships through honest, empathetic customer service.

Applicants should be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and able to work outdoors year-round. A high school diploma, basic math skills, and a valid driver’s license are required; training is provided and opportunities for advancement exist.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred or a willingness to train
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to perform basic math for product mixing and measurements
• Must read, write, speak and comprehend English
• Flexibility to work weekends and varied hours
• Valid driver’s license with three years driving history

Responsibilities

• Travel to appointments and meet customers to assess pest problems
• Develop and implement specialized pest treatment plans
• Build long-term relationships through honesty and excellent service
• Help customers understand corrective actions and preventive measures

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Basic math

Reading/writing English

Communication

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference in the health and well-being of your community? We offer a long-term career opportunity in an essential service with competitive earnings and a fast-paced working environment. Enjoy the freedom to work in the field, help others, receive paid training, and access opportunities for advancement!

People come to pest control from a wide variety of fields: route/delivery drivers, retail, customer service, construction, military veterans, lawncare, warehouse, uniform delivery, restaurants...the list goes on!

The bottom line is, if you're a motivated, hard-working, compassionate person with a positive mindset, we can train you for a new career!

What You’ll Get...

We want to help our employees build a great career and a great future. At Turner Pest Control, you'll have access to these great benefits!

Health And Well-being

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical PPO options
• Delta Dental and Vision
• Prescription drug program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
• Health Savings Plans (HSA) available with qualified plans

Financial Security

• Competitive hourly compensation
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Life insurance and short-term disability 100% company paid (with options to buy up)
• Long-term disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance options

Work/Life Balance

• Enjoy stable, year-round employment with opportunities for growth
• Paid training
• A take home company vehicle for field positions
• Paid time off and eight paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement

What You’ll Do...

As a Pest Control Technician, you'll spend your day helping other people in the community by solving their pest issues and building long-term relationships via honesty, empathy, and outstanding customer service. You'll spend your day traveling to appointments and meeting with customers to assess pest problems in and around their homes and workplaces and executing specialized treatment plans. You will seek to solve existing pest problems and recommend corrective actions to prevent issues.

Who You Are...

What does it take to be a successful Pest Control Technician at Turner Pest Control? For starters, you'll be enthusiastic and dedicated with a keen eye for detail and love of customer service. You'll also have…

• The ability to safely move about customer locations, ascend/descend stairs and ladders to service out of the way areas, and position yourself to conduct service under/around furniture, equipment, and tight spaces
• The ability to safely move items and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• The ability to work outdoors in all regular seasonal weather conditions
• The flexibility to assist in various service departments within the branch as needed
• Basic math skills to measure and mix product applications accurately
• The ability to operate a variety of hand tools and equipment safely
• The ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes an OSHA compliant respirator in some cases
• Technical proficiency with computers, smart phones, etc.
• Held a valid driver's license for at least 3 years with an acceptable driving record
• The ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English
• Good oral and written communication
• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule (between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.)
• Availability to work some weekends
• High school degree or equivalent

Who We Are...

Turner Pest Control has protected homes and businesses across Florida for over 50 years with expert, eco-friendly pest management solutions. As one of the fastest-growing pest control companies in the state and ranked among the top 100 in the U.S., we take pride in combining innovative services with our strong family values. Our certified specialists provide comprehensive pest, termite, lawn, mosquito, and wildlife management, ensuring year-round protection with no long-term contracts. With flexible scheduling, no-obligation quotes, and a satisfaction guarantee, Turner Pest Control delivers personalized concierge care you can trust to keep our customer’s property pest-free year-round.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Turner Pest Control is a Drug-Free Workplace

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour