Vegetation Management Specialist

Vegetation Management Specialist

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Who are we?

JC Ehrlich is proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies in North America. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands across industries as diverse as manufacturing, distribution, retail, food service, and hospitality. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to enhance the value and impact of our services.

Responsibilities

What do our Vegetation Management Specialists do?

We are looking for solid hard working individuals to become Professional Vegetation Management Specialists. This position offers the satisfaction of offering great customer service without being tied to a desk. Our regional Vegetation Management Services (VMS) Specialists are an extension of J.C. Ehrlich’s VMS corporate support team and report to the District Office. Regional VMS Specialists perform vegetation management for a number of Ehrlich offices in a particular region. We are currently looking to fill one position that will support and/or provide services for the offices in the greater Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany areas. Occasionally you may need to provide support to other offices in the region.

Your work will include:

• Visually inspecting and treating for effective preventive and corrective weed control.
• Applying herbicides and other materials to prevent and/or control weeds to achieve desired results.
• Operate a large motor vehicle according to company and Department of Transportation policy.
• Maintaining assigned equipment in a neat, clean and properly operating condition.
• Properly documenting services in accordance with customer and/or state regulatory specifications.
• Building and maintaining good customer relations.
• Taking personal initiative and responsibility for correcting pest weed problems.
• Maintaining high service standards at all accounts.
• Participating in group meetings and account reviews.
• Completion of independent and group on-going training.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
• Being an interactive member in a team work environment.
• Working with Corporate Customer Service Representatives to schedule all work in your route on a daily/weekly basis.
• Partnering with branch offices when needed to coordinate service support.

What do you need?

• High school diploma or GED
• Possess basic computer skills and good written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company standards
• Show a stable work history
• Detail oriented and customer focused
• Work independently and in teams
• Ability to speak, write, read and comprehend training materials, herbicide and pesticide labels printed in English
• Be comfortable working in a variety of environmental conditions
• Possess the physical ability to carry cartons and bags up to 50#
• Pass a respirator fit test and a Department of Transportation physical
• For safety reasons, all Specialists must be clean shaved for respirator use
• At least 2 years of customer service experience
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed
• Ability to obtain and maintain licenses/certificates as required by federal, state and local regulations
• This position will require the successful candidate to obtain DOT endorsements, such as a DOT physical, as well as State Pesticide Applicators Licenses in each state within the operating area of the support group.
• Must pass pre-employment background screen and drug test
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass motor vehicle record search

Why Choose Rentokil?
A career with Rentokil is exactly that - a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world class team that rewards high performance. We offer competitive pay on a bi-weekly pay schedule and many of our roles offer incentives based on performance and providing exceptional customer experience.
Below you'll find information about some of what Rentokil North America has to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits when they meet certain criteria.

• Professional and Personal Growth:
  • Robust Paid Training & Professional Development Path
  • Opportunity to grow - We love to promote from within!
  • Fantastic Tuition Reimbursement benefits & Scholarship Programs (for FT Colleagues)
• Wellness:
  • Excellent Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Access to Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare or Dependent Care Expenses
  • Outstanding Company-Paid Short Term Disability
  • Access to Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Wellness Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program that offers services such as free counseling services, will preparation, discounts to health clubs, and other benefits
  • Company-paid sick time
• Savings & Retirement:
  • 401(k) retirement plan with highly-competitive company-matching contributions
  • Holiday Savings Club option with company-matching funds
  • Employee Discounts (includes many offerings, including cellular/mobile service, health clubs, and more)
• Work-Life Balance:
  • Vacation Days & sick days
  • Company-Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?
QualificationsRentokil North America is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to equality in every aspect of employment. As we expand, we are focused on building a foundation of diverse talent and equality in all areas of our workforce. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.