Pest Control Technician

Clegg's Pest Control is currently seeking a PEST CONTROL ROUTE TECHNICIAN for Smithfield and surrounding areas!

Position Summary:
The primary function of the Pest Control Route Technician is to manage a dedicated route, providing pest control and inspection services to both residential and commercial clients according to established standards for timeliness and quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive, knowledgeable guidance to customers, effectively communicating options and recommendations for managing new or complex pest problems
• Provide uncompromising service, aiming to exceed client expectations in every interaction
• Respond quickly and professionally to client complaints and service requests
• Work a flexible schedule as needed to meet client expectations, managing schedule and route to address urgent and unscheduled services in a timely manner
• Pest Control Technician will drive and maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized company service vehicle according to Clegg's and DOT standards
• Maintain proper inventory of tools, equipment, and materials in company vehicle
• Will be responsible for keeping a daily log and fill out paperwork for proper record keeping
• Participate in regular update training to stay current with proven practices and methods
• Requirements:
• Excellent communication and people skills are a must
• Work independently, reliably, and consistently
• Must have a valid DL, pass a background/driving check, and random drug testing
• Be able to enter and exit structures and crawl spaces, ascend and descend ladders and stairwells, and climb over and under structures under a variety of environmental conditions including seasonal weather, damp, and dusty conditions
• Able to routinely lift, push and pull equipment and large, bulky items weighing up to 50 lbs
• Prepare environment to be treated including moving furniture, equipment, and other materials to access areas to be treated or inspected
• Write legibly, read, and comprehend pesticide labels and all training materials
• Use a handheld PDA and software applications

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision after 60 days of employment
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick days
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching funds

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Driving: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17