Action Pest Control Service Representative (Salary) Job Opening

Action Pest Control Service Representative (Salary)

TruGreen

Owensboro, Kentucky

TruGreen is committed to providing personalized attention for our associates. We focus on developing our people by building proud, dynamic teams while helping associates reach their personal and professional goals. We continuously strive to make TruGreen an employer of choice and "a great place to work!"

Position Overview

Applies company pesticide products to residential locations according to schedule and as needed based on service requests; calls customers to confirm scheduled services; completes required production forms; assists in sales to current customers.

Responsibilities

  • Applies company pesticide products to residential locations according to schedule, safety procedures, label instructions, and as needed based on service requests.
  • Drives company vehicle to customers’ houses or places of business.
  • Calls customers to confirm scheduled services.
  • Responds on a timely basis to customers’ requests for telephone and in-person service calls.
  • Completes required production forms at end of daily route.
  • Maintains vehicle and equipment in clean and proper operating condition.
  • Assists in sales to current customers through contact on route.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED or 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training in horticulture and/or customer service or equivalent combination of education and experience required
  • Attainment of license and/or certification may be required according to federal, state or local government regulation
  • Requires extensive local driving. Valid, permanent driver’s license from state of residence and an acceptable driving record per company standards are required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid DOT medical card. Must be 19 years of age by date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Negotiation and influencing skills
  • Business and financial acumen
  • Organizational, project and process management and leadership skills
  • Written and verbal communication skills, including delivering presentations
  • Business process analysis skills
  • Attention to detail and quantitative analytical skills
  • Ability to operate independently and collaboratively within a team
  • Computer skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

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.

An associate that is physically active, works indoors/outdoors, interacts with customers, and may be exposed to foreign substances (e.g., chemicals).

Physical Demands

Regularly required to:

  • Sit or stand
  • Walk on uneven surfaces or climb stairs for an extended period of time
  • Use hands and arms to handle, feel or reach
  • Speak and hear
  • Use vision abilities for close, distance, color, peripheral, depth and focus
  • Lift up to 50 lbs independently
  • Push and pull equipment

Occasionally required to:

  • Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Working Conditions

Noise level

  • Moderate to loud

Adverse Conditions

  • Subject to outdoor weather conditions which may include extreme cold, extreme heat or wet conditions
  • Subject to exposure to animals and insects
  • Regularly exposed to chemicals using appropriate safety equipment
    • Occasionally work near mechanical or moving parts

TruGreen is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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TruGreen performs pre-employment testing.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

By providing my cell phone number, I agree that TruGreen may call or text/SMS message me on that number using an automated telephone dialing system or prerecorded or artificial voice to discuss possible employment opportunities, my account, including current and possible future services, customer service and billing. I understand that providing my cell phone number is not required to inquire about or apply for employment or purchase services, and that I may revoke this permission at any time.


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