Pest Controller jobs in Sarasota, FL

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 southeast, we promise to keep innovating and providing the best experience possible for our customers and employees. We currently have 15 branches, 75,000 customers and 500 employees and expect to continue growing.

We are looking for a Residential Pest Control Technician to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, be well organized, detail oriented and self-motivated. Our technicians work independently throughout the day, while being supported by an incredible team of pest management professionals. If you enjoy being on the go, working outdoors, learning something new everyday, and interacting with a variety of customers, this position might be just what you have been searching for.

Position responsibilities include providing pest control services for our customers and setting reasonable expectations of results after services are performed. We provide all necessary training to get you started on your career as a pest management professional, as well as continuing education to keep you up to date on the latest and greatest in the pest world.

Duties include:

• Provide timely and effective pest detection, elimination and prevention solutions to an established route of residential and commercial customers

• Safely driving a company vehicle

• Long periods of walking, kneeling, squatting. Could involve walking up to 7 miles per day.

• Establish effective working relationships with a variety of customers

• 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

• Enjoy working outdoors

• Not have a fear of bugs, snakes, rodents, etc.

• Not have a fear of tight spaces

• Be able to withstand long periods of squatting, standing and walking

• Be able to lift/move up to 50 lbs

• Have excellent listening and communication skills
• Performs other duties as assigned

If you are committed, dependable, and want to be part of a growing team of pest management professionals, we'd like to meet with you.

To be qualified:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid Florida driver's license with minimal moving violation points
• This position requires background screenings
• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred

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
• Competitive pay

AND MORE

• Eight (8) paid holidays
• Paid time off

• Team Member discount on our services
• Team Member referral bonuses
• Opportunities to participate in community events
• Company provided uniform and boots

Turner Pest Control is a drug free workplace

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

Turner Pest Control is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Turner Pest Control is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Turner Pest Control will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Recruiting Department at 904-355-5300.

About Turner Pest Control:

We began in 1971 as a friendly, family-run business. 50 years later, that's still how we operate. The technology may change, but our commitment to our neighbors never will. In 2018, Turner Pest Control became a part of Anticimex, a $6 billion global pest control organization with a mission of being the leader in modern pest management. Our company culture embraces growth, technology, and integrity as we strive to become the global leader in pest control.

Today, we're one of the fastest-growing companies in Florida. We're an industry leader ranked at number 5 of the Top 100 pest control companies in the nation. Turner Pest Control is a full-service company that prides itself on providing the highest quality lawn and pest management services to both residential and commercial customers.

We're also designated as a Quality Pro Certified company, a distinction earned by less than three percent of U.S. pest control providers. Built on the principles of Business Operations, Environmental Stewardship, Consumer Relations and Technician Training, the Quality Pro certification is a symbol of Turner Pest Control's commitment to protecting our customers, our people, and our environment.