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Rentokil North America

Operations Manager

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What they do

A Tree Climber or Trimmer trims and prunes trees. Clears away excess branches near utility lines or over roads or sidewalks. Prunes dead or diseased tree limbs to improve the appearance and health of the tree. Uses rigging equipment and may work from a truck powered lift; uses chain saws and other power equipment.

$45,298 / year median in Florida

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Benefits 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." The primary purpose of this role is to oversee technician recruiting, hiring, ongoing training, coaching, development, and regular cadence of accountability, in order to maximize technician success and retention, as well as to ensure overall service quality to maximize customer retention. Key Performance Indicators Customer Satisfaction & Retention Technician Retention Technician Percentage of Staffing Budget (including productivity, timekeeping, and licensing) Team Safety Performance Route Completion Branch Schedule Efficiency Sales Growth Service Cost Control (fleet maintenance, materials & supplies, hourly time management) Principal Duties and Responsibilities Oversee ongoing technician training, coaching, development, and regular cadence of accountability, in order to maximize technician success and retention Recruit / hire residential and/or commercial pest, termite, specialty, and lawn technicians to maintain appropriate staffing levels Review and evaluate ongoing technician performance (via ride-a-longs and audits) Respond diligently and compassionately to customer concerns Ensure overall service quality to maximize customer retention Fill in periodically on customer appointments to help close any temporary staffing gaps Monitor branch scheduling and ensure customer appointments are completed efficiently and effectively Ensure safety standards are met or exceeded and that all operations are in regulatory compliance Monitor and maintain inventory levels of pest / termite control and home services products
CANDIDATE SUMMARY
Required Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Adept at problem solving and identifying practical solutions Ability to effectively lead and motivate others Good aptitude for basic/intermediate math, for calculations related to sales/service Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presenting) Ability to build rapport easily and establish trust with customers and employees Minimum Education Level/Certifications High school diploma (or GED) Maintain licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations Maintain valid driver's license Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions Moving up to 20 lbs by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or repositioning objects Sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling Working in damp and/or dusty locations, confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways Going up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles Operating a motor vehicle safely Ensuring vehicle and other equipment is maintained and kept clean Wearing personal protective equipment, including OSHA-compliant respirators Having healthy vision to perform detail-oriented activities at distances close to the eyes or within arm's reach Ability to tolerate a variety of environmental conditions, including seasonal weather (extreme heat/cold) Flexibility with working hours, including some evening and weekend work, a rotating on-call schedule, and extended (50-60 hours/wk) schedule during peak season Travel Requirement Travel ...For full information see follow application link. We are Proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer! EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Link to Federal employment poster: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf