Not your first choice if you're looking for stability. - National Customer Service Representative TruGreen Employee Review

2.0
Jun 3, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The pay is decent for Customer Service Reps. They do offer a decent 401k plan if you can afford to participatein it. The hours are typical business hours and they latest you would get off is 7:00 pm and you only have to work M-F most of the time with and occassional Saturday from 9a-3p, but then you get a day off in the middle of the week.

Cons

There is never consistency with probem solving. No one follows the same policies and procedures. You will receive the same complaints over and over and the issue will never be taken care of. Most management could care less about actually solving customer issues and MOST of the management team acts very uninterested and irritated IF...and I do mean IF....you are ven able to get a hold of the appropriate manager. the phone systme is ridiculous and customers have a slim to zero chance of getting a hold of theor local branch. Scheduling issues are a non stop issue, technicians cut corners and cheat customers all of the time and when you try to address it the managers will act like the customer is lying no matter how much proof the customer has that they were done wrong. management will NEVER accept responsibility, and in the extremely rare case that they do, they will literally drag their feet and avoid addressing the issue and they will play a ridiculous cat and mouse game with customer when it comes to fixing damaged property. Also, the customer service reps are measure by almost every available statistic and there are constant changes in policy and changes in how to fix issues in their out dated very confusing inefficient software system. there is a far better sysytem they could be using called "Real Green Systems" but the company says it is far too expensive although they just spent millions switching to the current ineffective system this past winter (So if they were going to spend millions on a change why would they not have switched to the best software out there?? I know personally the additional cost would have been minimal at best but the customer service issues would have gone down by 50% and the change would have saved a ridiculous amount of money on the back end and the customer retention would have been far,far, far higher.) The company also changes their policies on sales every time the wind blows and Sales managers are not held accountable enough for swindling, lying, sleazy sales personell. They run with the, "Just do what you have to to get the sale and we'l let customer service deal with damage control on the back end" approach....(this includes all the way up to completely false sales and everywhere in between, if they find a loop hole to fudge numbers it 110%, without a doubt will be exploited until the loop hole is closed off tightly and even then noone is held accountable unless someone is just to messy and blatantly gets caught). But, in the sales reps' defense what do you expect when you have your reps working 6 days a weekd for 12-14 hours a day and then make them feel like they are easily replaceable anytime thay have a minor complaint. The people in management that are hardcore lifers withe 10-15+years with the company seem to be out of tune with how out of control the company has becaome an they need to wake up and real;ize that the company is no longer the great opportunity it once was when they first started. people are definitely numbers to this company and you will be treated like one NO EXCEPTIONS, either hit your metrics x-percent of the time or GOOD-BYE...NEXT IN LINE... there are many more things but, frankly, I have spent too much of my time on this already. Unless you are willing to feel like part of a cold, steel, lifeless, meaningless, part of a money making machine or you are just that desperate to get a job because you think something is better than nothing then I would still not suggest working for this company. Now, of course, there are the rare go getters thatdoes not care about what they have to sacrifice and that are determined to make anything in front of them the greatest opportunity on Earth and don't care what they have to do to "SUCCEED" and if this is the case for you then you would be, by definition, what TruGreen is looking for, and in that case I say GOOD LUCK!!

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Pros

Great entry level sales career

Cons

Hard High qoutas Low base pay

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TruGreen Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience with TruGreen and for your time with us. We’re glad to hear that you found the role to be a strong entry point into a sales career, as providing opportunities for growth and development is something we value. We also understand that sales roles can be challenging, with performance expectations and goals that require dedication and resilience. Our quotas are designed to support both individual success and overall business growth, and we continually evaluate our compensation structure to remain competitive within the industry. We appreciate your feedback and wish you the best in your future career endeavors.
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Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

- Very very easy to move up in the company. If you dedicate a couple years and show skill in sales you can move up to a sales manager position extremely fast. If you are willing to move the opportunity to move up is even significantly easier and faster. - Almost all of management started at the bottom and worked their way up, if possible they always hire from within. - Good money, get out what you put in. - Direct Management is great, local and even regional management is almost even fantastic, but any higher then that becomes out of touch and very frustrating to (albeit indirectly) work with.

Cons

- Inconsistent at times about expectations, at times asking for one thing then immediately needing the other. Can be frustrated to be pulled in so many directions, but not even remotely unmanageable. - Lot's of hours, especially in management. Prime time? (March-End of May) Say goodbye to your personal life! Mandatory 1/2 day Saturdays, definitely a grind but worth it. - Frustrating policies and illogical outlook on what success looks like.

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TruGreen Response
2d
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at TruGreen. We're thrilled to hear you've recognized the opportunities for career growth and internal advancement, as well as the support provided by your local leadership team. Developing our employees and promoting from within are important parts of our culture, and it's rewarding to know those efforts have made a positive impact on your experience. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding changing priorities, busy seasonal workloads, and company policies. We understand that our peak season can be demanding, particularly for those in leadership roles, and we're continually evaluating our processes to better support our teams while meeting the needs of our customers. Your insights are valuable as we look for ways to improve communication, consistency, and the overall employee experience. Thank you for everything you do and for being a valued member of the TruGreen team. We appreciate your dedication and wish you continued success with us.
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