Our research shows that TruGreen will perform a background check during the hiring process, as most companies do. TruGreen conducts theirs after the application and interview is complete.
Here’s what you need to know about background checks:
The following states won’t consider information more than seven years old, but if it’s been six or less you’ll want to wait:
- California
- Colorado*
- Kansas*
- Maryland*
- Massachusetts
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Hampshire*
- New York*
- Texas*
- Washington*
(* sometimes certain pay or salary bracket positions require one.)
These next eight states won’t look at any cases where you were found not guilty:
- Alaska
- California
- Hawaii
- Indiana (limited check)
- Kentucky
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- New York
If you live in these states, keep in mind that they will see everything on your background check, including any not guilty verdicts:
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- DC
- Delaware
- Florida
- Idaho
- Indiana (extensive check)
- Iowa
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Company rating
We researched TruGreen’s reputation online. According to glassdoor.com, they have a rating of 3.1 stars out of 5 from 1,249 reviews. Many of the positive reviews say the pay and benefits are good. Most of the negative reviews are complaints about the long hours and only having Sundays off.
Here are a few pros and cons from the reviews:
Pros
“Can make really good money on commission if you are good at sales.”
“Good training program to learn about the products.”
“Good medical benefits, pto, and corporate owned.”
Cons
“Work 40+ hours a week plus Saturdays.”
“Lots of cold calling/door-to-door sales.”
“Hard core selling is required.”
What felony convictions might have a hard time getting hired here?
Does TruGreen hire felons? While they don’t generally hire felons, there are a couple of felonies that could make the process even harder. For example:
- Any violent criminal history will make it hard to get a job with TruGreen because you’ll be frequently dealing with the general public.
- Driving-related felonies will also make it difficult since you may be required to drive a company vehicle.
- Theft crimes could also be problematic because there may be times when you’ll be asked to handle cash or credit card information.
Since we know TruGreen will hire those with misdemeanors on a case-by-case basis, if your conviction is something smaller, be honest with them. It’ll help your chances of getting hired.
Does TruGreen drug test?
We don’t have firsthand knowledge on this. However, sources say TruGreen requires a drug test after a job offer has been accepted. They will also drug test if there is an accident in a company vehicle or during business hours.
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