Landscaping Technician

Exterior Landscape HelperBenefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!For more information about our benefits, see below!We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."Job SummaryAs an Exterior Landscape Helper, you must be dependable, hardworking, and able to take direction from your crew leader in a physically demanding work environment. Each day you will visit various customer sites and maintain their landscapes by performing trained tasks such as trimming, weeding, watering, and debris removal. You must also possess a genuine desire to service customers by taking the best possible care of their landscape.Key Performance IndicatorsClient retentionRoute completionPrincipal Duties and ResponsibilitiesLandscape maintenanceVisit customer sites on a regular basis as established by route planWear and maintain proper PPETake direction from your Crew LeaderSpend up to 80% of your shift working outdoors exposed to the elements (cold, hot, wind, rain, sun)Service all required landscapes on the specified day - Use trained techniques to trim/prune plants, shrubs and trees for aesthetics and plant health, remove weeds, fertilize and water landscapes as needed, clean up and remove debris from landscapes.Work frequently on hands and kneesFrequently lift heavy objects (up to 40lbs), safely loading and unloading material and equipmentRegularly and safely use power tools such as hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, weed whackers, lawn mowers etc.Maintain appearance of mulch, top dressing and other ornamental elementsOccasional work from ladders up to 12ft to reach and service tall plants and living wall systemsAttention to detail is crucial to deliver high quality resultsCandidate SummaryPreferred ExperienceBasic communication and problem solving skillsExperience working in landscapes is preferredExperience working on a team/ crewAble to safely climb ladders and work on laddersExperience using pruners, scissors, and other sharp objectsExperience using power toolsRequired Traits and CharacteristicsIn order to perform this job safely, it requires good vision, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling and walkingReliable and dependableAble to use a smartphone and company specific apps, programs, and training modulesAble to safely use power toolsAbility to read and complete online training coursesLikes a physical jobPolite and professional demeanerMust possess a valid driver's license from state of residenceFormal Education, Qualifications or TrainingNo prior experience or training requiredPay RangeHourly: $18.00 - $25.00Why Choose Us? A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives. Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.Multiple avenues to grow your careerTraining and development programs availableTuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributionsVacation days & sick daysCompany-paid holidays & floating holidaysA company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibilityWe are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?This company is a Drug Free workplace.Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.By applying to this job, you agree to receive initial texts from systems used on behalf of Rentokil North America, Inc., possibly including Workday, Loop, and HireVue. These systems utilize text messages to communicate with you throughout the application, interview, and pre-hire processes. You can set your communication preferences or opt out of text messages from each system at any time following the initial message. Message and data rates may apply.The following applies where applicable by law: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Employees in this position perform work within customer's residences, property, and places of business often unsupervised and with access to vulnerable populations. They may have access to company and customer's records including personal identifiable information, financial records, make financial quotes and commitments on behalf of the company, use, handle, and have access to regulated chemicals that could cause harm to humans or the environment if used inappropriately. They work closely with other colleagues, vendors and/or customers and must be able to resolve conflicts and disputes in a non-violent and non-disruptive manner. They may drive a company vehicle as a primary duty and must safely operate a vehicle on the public streets, and receive company equipment to perform work.