Lawn Account Manager

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate must be dependable, ethical, and have a desire to succeed. This position requires you to be well organized, detail oriented, have good communication skills and self-motivated. Providing excellent customer service with a friendly and positive attitude is a must! 

Duties include:

• Complete the application of pesticides, termiticides, fertilizers, herbicides, and fungicides where applicable on a preset daily route
• Primarily assist with initial CPC, GHP (clean-out infestations i.e., rodents, German Roaches, etc.) and termite (active/live termite remediation) services, follow ups sent in by technicians, and service calls from customers. May help complete monthly routes as needed
• Identify Pest, Termite or L&O problems, develop solutions to those problems, and implement solutions to correct deficiencies
• Communicate technical corrective actions to technicians with department supervisor
• Establish effective working relationships with a variety of customers, both internal and external, helping them understand our services and provide clear expectations.
• Safely drive and maintain a clean company vehicle
• 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

Requirements

• Ability to safely drive a large, heavy truck
• Able to withstand long periods of standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, squatting
• Be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs 
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be competent with the use of new technology
• Be organized and able to manage their own daily route
• Strong technical GHP, CPC, Termite and Lawn & Ornamental skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to partner with customers in implementing solutions
• The ability to diagnose difficult pest, termite & lawn issues and develop a corrective treatment plan
• The ability to train new hire technicians and the ability to help current production technicians
• Must be able to interpret guidance and direction from the supervisory team
• Must be flexible with the daily schedule

To be qualified:

• At least 21 years of age
• Have a valid Florida driver's license with minimal moving violations
• Must pass a background check and drug screening
• Have a HS Diploma or equivalent
• Must be skilled and knowledgeable in Lawn and Ornamentals
• Must be in good standing (for current employees only)

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Termite experience
• GHP/CPC experience
• Lawn Maintenance Experience
• Customer Service
• Sales Experience
• Listening Skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Relationship Building
• Problem Solving

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.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at a time with or without assistance
• May require long periods of walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping
• May require long periods of driving
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why work for Turner Pest Control?

We offer:

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Optional supplemental benefits
• Enrollment eligibility begins first of the month following date of hire

FINANCIAL ASSURANCE

• 401(k) plan with company match of 4%
• Immediate enrollment eligibility
• Convenient direct paycheck deposit
• Team Member reward and recognition program

AND MORE

• Eight (8) paid holidays
• Paid time off eligibility begins the first day of employment

• Team Member discount on our services
• Team Member referral bonuses
• Opportunities to participate in community events

Turner Pest Control is a drug free workplace

A pre-hire compliance screening and background screening will be conducted.