Universal Technician

Modern Pest Services; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Pest Control is seeking a Universal Technician to perform pest control services across residential and commercial properties. You will follow a preset daily route, identify pest problems, and provide effective detection, elimination, and prevention solutions. The role requires outdoor work, ability to lift 50lb packs, and safe operation of equipment.

Some Saturdays may be required. The ideal candidate enjoys outdoor work, communicates well with customers, and can navigate varying weather

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work independently, manage route-based work, and provide exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide customers with respectful, professional pest control assistance.
• Identify pest problems and propose solutions.
• Perform pest control services on a preset daily route.
• Complete applications of fertilizers, pesticides, and related products as directed.
• Operate handheld equipment to manage service calls and documents.
• Travel locally within assigned territory for daily routes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Universal Technician position is to perform all services included but not limited to recurring services, initial services, service calls and any other service-related tickets for all departments of service. This includes all residential and commercial services. The day-to-day services will vary and can change throughout the day as needed.

Duties

• Be flexible in day to day operations.
• Not limited to one service department within the branch daily.
• Provide customers with respectful, professional, and friendly assistance with their pest control needs.
• Identify pest problems and identify solutions to those problems.
• Provide timely and effective pest detection, elimination and prevention solutions on a preset daily route.
• Complete the application of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides on a preset daily route.
• Computing basic math problems.
• The use of a variety of hand tools.
• Evaluate and identify conducive conditions and provide detailed reports.
• Establish effective working relationships with a variety of customers, both internal and external.
• Use of handheld computerized equipment to manage service calls and documents.
• Provide customers with general information about our various services.
• Conduct service calls as needed.
• Problem solving and/or complaint resolution.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Perform services inside attics and crawl spaces as needed.
• Operate and maintain company vehicle in a safe and respectful manner.
• Take an individual interest in the overall success, well-being, and improvement of Turner Pest Control.

Ideal candidates will

• Enjoy working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Not have a fear of bugs, snakes, rodents, etc.
• Be able to withstand long periods of squatting, standing and walking; including the ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Be able to carry a 50lb pack on their back.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes an OSHA compliant respirator in some cases.
• Safe use of portable ladders within the manufacturer's specifications and OSHA regulations.
• Have excellent listening and communication skills.
• Be competent with the use of new technology.
• Be organized and able to manage their own daily route.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.

High School diploma or GED required.

Required Skills

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• No experience required, training will be provided.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently, manage route-based work, and provide exceptional customer service.

Preferred Skills

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

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type

This is a full-time position. Some Saturdays may be required.

Travel

Local daily travel within the assigned territory.

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.