Lawn Care Technician

About the role

Nader's Pest Raiders is looking to hire a full-time Lawn Care Technician to provide uncompromised service to Lawn and Ornamental customers by evaluating and diagnosing lawn and ornamental needs and using hand and powered equipment to apply fertilizer, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Nader's Pest Raiders is part of the Arrow Exterminators family of brands. We have been a family-owned and operated business since our start in 1964. Over the years, we have grown rapidly, and we now have the privilege of servicing 12 states. To ensure the quality and satisfaction of our customers, we have several offices in each state we are in to offer a more personalized approach to our communities. Ranked by revenue, Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators is the sixth-largest pest and termite control company in the United States! We instill family values in the company culture to create a welcoming work environment and a successful company. We attribute our success to passionate, highly trained team members who are committed to protecting everyone's quality of life. As Arrow grows and exceeds industry expectations, we are always looking for new talent to bring on board. We know our team has a lot of options and we are humbled that they choose to work with us. That's why we offer competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a family-oriented company culture.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose lawn and ornamental needs.
• Use hand and powered equipment to apply fertilizer, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides.
• Schedule and keep appointments with customers, asking about the issues they are experiencing.
• Conduct a thorough search of the customer's property to identify insects, weeds, fungus conditions, and other conducive conditions.
• Explain to the customer the next course of action once the problem source is determined.
• Draw diagrams or graphs of the treatment plan and answer any additional questions about the service proposed.
• Collect payments due after service completion and suggest additional beneficial services.
• Maintain an awesome interaction experience to achieve success.
• Run your own route.
• Maintain the company vehicle and all company equipment provided.

Requirements

• Ability to pass the state of Florida's Best Management Practices exam for lawn care and maintain any state regulatory agency-required licensing.
• Able to pass internal technical exams.
• Possess a current Driver's License.
• Maintain a driving record consistent with company standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Present a professional appearance including wearing an approved Arrow uniform.
• Able to work a 40-hour (minimum) workweek.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Skills

• Expert customer service skills.
• Ability to schedule and keep appointments.
• Ability to diagnose lawn and ornamental issues (identify insects, weeds, fungus).
• Knowledge to explain treatment plans and draw diagrams or graphs.
• Payment collection and upselling additional services.
• Self-motivated personality.
• Ability to maintain company vehicle and equipment.
• Ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Company vehicle.
• Generous time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Roth IRA.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• High deductible HSA.
• Telemedicine.
• Disability insurance.
• Cancer insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Health & wellness suite (company-paid).
• Additional optional life insurance.

Schedule

Able to work a 40-hour (minimum) workweek; willing to work evenings and weekends as needed