Description

Nozzle Nolen has been serving South Florida since 1951. Our family-owned company is now in its third generation of management, and we are proud to live and work in this amazing community. We focus on "making things right" for every one of our customers; that's why we guarantee that if the pest returns, so will we. We provide peace of mind by protecting families, employees, and our communities from pests. Voted 4 years in a row "Best of Pest Control in Palm Beach" by the Palm Beach Post. Not only are our team members treated with respect and competitively compensated, but they also benefit from being part of a company that actively rewards employees for being team players while providing ample opportunity for personal and professional growth. We provide excellent benefits, including health insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid training, paid holidays,401(K) match, etc. We are proud of our upbeat work environment, fun co-workers, and our family-oriented company culture. 

We are accepting applications for Universal Lawn/ Pest Control Technician for the West Palm Beach location.  In this position you will be an expert in Pest Control, and Lawn Control. You are a problem solver for people. You are trained to identify problems at their source and provide immediate relief. You will be working indoors, outdoors, on roofs, and in attics. The job is a busy, active, physical, full-time role. This person plays a vital role in the smooth operations of any branch. The perfect fit is a high energy, adaptable person who works well independently. This is a hands-on position for someone who is eager to learn and grow with our company. You must be flexible and adaptable as your workday is constantly changing. You support the entire branch by jumping in and picking up slack wherever it may be. The position is full time and receive full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, Aflac, and opportunities for advancement. Submit a resume or complete an application if you are interested. Our company reputation speaks for itself. Check us out www.nozzlenolen.com

(The job description is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job, nor is it intended to limit opportunities for necessary modifications)

The Technician is responsible for maintaining Nozzle Nolen customers' lawns and landscapes and providing pest control for lawn areas, shrubs, and trees, as well as nutritional sprays.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Apply pesticides to lawns, plants, trees as needed
• Responsible for any re-treatments of client’s lawns
• Responsible for watering and monitoring the growth of greenery
• Apply fertilizers as needed
• Assist with pest control
• Extracting and disposing of invasive plants and weeds.
• Responsible for selling new accounts
• Educate clients in proper sanitation and storage practices.
• Advise clients of the need to perform proper sanitation as part of the pest control program.
• Work together with supervisors in the areas of sanitation and pest elimination
• Collaborate with sales department to resolve problems with clients in the areas of service and pricing
• Collaborate with the quality control department when needed for training or resolving pest problems.
• Schedule new accounts into existing established route.
• Complete designated route work within a month assigned.
• Attend monthly training branch meetings
• Use OSHA mandated personal protective and respiratory equipment
• Assist co-workers on as a needed basis

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job duties indicated is not to be an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Driver’s license required
• Must be able to drive a Truck or Trailer
• Experience in lawn and ornamental care and be able to identify the root cause of the issue ( minimum of 2 years)
• 5 years driving history (minimum) with a clean driving records for the past 3 years
• Experience with using various pieces of lawn equipment (Gator, Z-sprayer - preferred but not required)
• Good Communicator
• Technological proficiency including use of smart devices

KNOWLEDGED, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers by phone or in person.
• Ability to apply pesticides chemicals in accordance with established regulations and to read, understand and follow chemical label instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with diverse population.
• Ability to lift 50lbs regularly, crawl through attics, use a ladder to access roofs and inspect crawl space.
• Skilled in use of tools and equipment necessary to perform task (includes iPad, termite rods, etc.)
• Physical Stamina
• Ability to tolerate a variety of environmental conditions, seasonal weather, damp locations and dusty locations

TRAINING REQUIRMENTS

• Satisfactory completion of Nozzle Nolen Orientation & Training
• May be required to complete state certification/licensing process after on-the-job training
• Completion of additional training identified by Supervisor or Human Resources.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential function.