pest control technician

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Turner Pest Control

This company was great when I first started in Jan, after the management changed (Feb) it all went downhill. They care more about making money then they do about there employees and customers. I was told I would be making 17$ an hour and never see a penny over 15$ an hour. If you have to take a day off they will just give you PTO and have you "pay" them back from the PTO you earn. Had a bunch of issues with the truck that I had and couldn't even get a response on where to take it to have these things fix (bad brakes & tires). Once they took over multiple companies and the employees started noticing how horrible there routes were and brought up all we got was "give it time". The call center was even worse, hanging up on customers that are trying to get help, cancelling accounts on customers when the customers are upset. Not cancelling account when people wanted them cancelled then finding out from the customer when you are finishing the job and they pull up in the driveway. If you have a family emergency don't even think for one second that they care about it. They will either tell you its work or your family. Overall this company is just buying up all these small companies and just hemorrhaging them. The training is just you doing someone else route while they sit in the truck and watch. They make you figure it out as you go then tell you about how badly you did instead of being taught how to do it properly in the first place. Not one thing about this company is even worth giving a thumbs up for! You can find other pest control companies out there they pay you more and will work with you if you don't know something.

Pros:
The upper-level corporate leadership communicates well and generally has good intentions. The technicians, fellow sales representatives, and branch managers are genuinely great people and enjoyable to work with. The role itself is very easy from a workload standpoint.

Cons:
Direct supervisory leadership is inconsistent and often lacks the experience needed to effectively manage the role. Expectations can feel unrealistic, especially when selling some of the highest-priced pest control services in the market. Compensation is below industry standards, with a very weak base salary and an unfavorable commission structure. Commissions are paid monthly, which can be challenging, particularly after the cost of insurance benefits, making cash flow difficult. Benefits are also expensive relative to what is offered.

Overall:
While the job may be suitable for someone looking for an easy role with low pressure, I would not recommend it for individuals who need strong benefits, competitive pay, or are supporting a family. The people at the peer level are excellent, but leadership and compensation structure significantly limit long-term viability.

I worked in the general home pest control department, so my job was to service customers' homes. Most work was outside. Summer months were around 60-70% outside, 30-40% inside, and cooler months were closer to 90% outside, 10% inside. Company vehicle was issued which was a nice perk and I was able to save mileage and gas on my own car. The work is independent, but there are other technicians and managers who are always willing to help. Longer days are worked in summer months, but it's easy to finish all work by 3:00 in the cooler months. You can make good money with a job that requires no experience. If you strive to succeed, the company will reward you. If you breeze through your work without putting any effort, it shows and you won't make as much money. Note: Drive the company vehicle like it's your own! You may have to cover repairs if you damage it.

Turner is an excellent place to start if you’re looking to get into Pest Control. The managers are excellent people who have years of experience, and they’re always available to help you or answer questions.
If you have previous experience I don’t think this is the right place to go. I got paid the same amount as someone with no experience and I have 2 years of history in the business.

At the end of the day it’s not the pay, it’s really just the corporate machine. You will feel it, all the Fahey guys felt it, and a lot of them have left.
If you’re new to the industry, and you’re looking for a place where you can work remotely under management who really do care about you, this is the place for you no doubt. But until Turner works on their pay rate for experienced employees and give raises to the guys out there keeping the company up everyday, I would never recommend it to anyone else.

I have been at Turner Pest control for almost 7 years. In my 34 year Pest Management career, I have worked at 2 large national companies employing 2300 team members at one of them but culturally they did not care for the employees considering Techs as "a dime a dozen". At Turner, we are family! We have about 120 caring and loving professionals that not only take very good care of our customers, but also care deeply about each other as well. The division Managers are highly trained and very knowledgable about not only pest control but also being mentors for each team mate. The Executive Team is phenomenal!! Not only running and growing annually a locally top 100 pest control company, but treating team members like each is a vital part of the overall success of the company. I plan on being at Turner for the rest of my working career.

As a highly dedicated and committed human resource professional, my work is characterized by the ability to foster cohesive internal operating units and promote high performing organizations.  

I consider one of my strengths to be my ability to mentor and guide colleagues, helping them to reach their professional potential.  I believe that mentoring in a positive way delivers better individual performance and fosters positive attitudes for employees, resulting in greater efficiency and producing a synergistic effect on the organization as a whole.

In my most recent position, I directed human resources activities at 4 separate office locations with a staff of over 100 professionals.  My 14-year career as a Human Resource Manager has afforded me the opportunity to gain a wealth of experience and knowledge.

On the whole its what you should expect from an organization of its size. Pay is good and you will meet some good people as well(not including management). Good place to start learning the industry but don't plan on moving up unless you are best friends with upper management. Training is okay at best and you are left learning most of what you will know from coworkers who aren't even paid to train you but want to see you do good. Very little work life balance, you can work 10-12 hours a day, Monday through Friday and management will still ask you to work Saturday and Sunday and get annoyed if you say no. Job security is good but mainly because they have a high turnover rate and can't afford to lose more people.

Terrible Management Team . They cant supervise their team properly team does terrible work and the ones that do care they  squeeze them till they are dry. QA team is a joke .They pay under market and your workload will be huge. They tell you they will schedule you in an area close to your house and they have you go an hour away each day and do not pay for your drive time. if you try to get time off they guilt trip you into not doing it and if you do they double your workload . Management is very unprofessional especially in Tampa and Sarasota branches . Managers are insensitive to personal and health  problems and only care their bonuses are there. 

The Good: You are provided with ample time, training, and resources to accomplish your work. The benefits are good and the people are supportive. Lots of opportunities for promotion. Pest control is dirty work but it is fulfilling to relieve families of debilitating infestations. 

The Bad: Communication. Absorbing multiple small companies has brought on board a lot of A-list techs but getting everyone on the same page and standard of operation has not gone smoothly. Communication to and in behalf of customers needs improvement. 

If you want to work your butt off in the hot sun for 10-12 hours a day and inhale chemicals constantly for almost no money then this this the job for you! If you want to drive more than doing your actual job, this is the place! If you love driving an hour and a half to your first account and then about 45 minutes between all the rest of your accounts for the day work for Turner! If you love getting volunteered to do a job you didn’t apply to do for 10 months and then having excuses thrown at you every time you ask when you’re going to be able to start your actual job, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! In summary Turner pest control is the most unorganized company I’ve ever had the displeasure of working for. 

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