Pest Control Technician

Are you a hands-on worker and a problem-solver who likes working independently? Do you enjoy meeting new people and travelling to new places? Have you been seeking a long-term career but keep hitting a dead end?

Look no further than Modern Pest Services! Pest management is a pandemic- and recession-proof industry where you’ll make a meaningful difference in the health and safety of your community while maintaining independence and ownership over your own work.

What You'll Do:

Modern Pest is seeking a Pest Control Technician to service our clients in Rockland, ME and the surrounding towns/cities between Rockland and Augusta. In this role, you'll spend your day on the road solving pest challenges, building long-term relationships with your clients, and protecting homes and businesses from dangerous, destructive, and disease-carrying pests.

At Modern Pest, we value hardworking individuals with a strong customer service mindset, and welcome those seeking a new opportunity, a career change, a supportive team with growth opportunities, and a management team that sets you up for success.

How You'll Spend Your Day:

• Upon successful completion of our paid training and onboarding program, you'll have earned your state-specific pesticide applicator's licenses and be ready to work independently.
• Each morning, you’ll drive straight to your first client’s home or business to begin your day, traveling to and from client locations in your company-owned vehicle along a pre-scheduled route as your day goes on.
• At each stop on your schedule, you’ll spend time building and maintaining client relationships, assessing the true extent of the infestation or pest-related damage, customizing and executing an effective and safe treatment plan, and offering education and preventative measures to avoid future pest issues.
• With new challenges and puzzles to solve every day, you’ll utilize your critical thinking and expertise to ensure that our communities remain safe, sanitary, and healthy.
• By conducting thorough interior and exterior inspections to monitor pest activity, you'll offer both immediate and preventative pest management plans to solve the issue long-term.
• As the pest control expert, you'll offer advice and education to clients on both chemical and natural pest control remediation options.
• You'll safely administer pest control measures, including spraying perimeters of homes and structures for termites, ants, and other insects, or using bait or traps to eliminate rodent infestations.
• By getting to know our clients and their homes/businesses, you'll be able to recommend products and services for long-term, effective pest control, such as our eco-friendly, all-digital SMART solutions.

What Kind of Pests can I Expect to Encounter?

Here at Modern, we'll train you to protect our communities against common household pests including, but not limited to:

• Ants
• Flies
• Bees/wasps
• Cockroaches
• Pantry pests
• Fleas
• Rodents
• Ticks
• Mosquitos

Details You'll Want to Know:

• Job Type: Full-time, year-round, benefit eligible.
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, with rotating Saturdays as needed.
• Branch Location: This position will report directly to the Augusta Branch located in Augusta, ME. Orientation and training will be conducted at the Augusta location.
• Work Location: This position requires travel in a company vehicle to our clients based in Rockland, ME and the surrounding towns and cities between Augusta and the Route 1 corridor. To reduce unnecessary drive time and be as efficient as possible, following completion of Orientation and training, your route will be scheduled within a reasonable driving distance from your home location.
• Pay: Hourly pay rates start at $21 with transferable experience or skills. Higher rates are available for candidates with industry or similar experience!

What Do I Need to Get Started?

Required Experience, Education, and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license required; must meet minimum age requirement of 21 years and/or possess a minimum of 3 years' driving experience for insurance coverage purposes
• Must consent to driving company-owned vehicle equipped with front, internal, and rear dash cams; continuous recording is required by our insurance during operating hours for safety, liability protection, and driver training.
• Proof of vaccination may be required to service certain client accounts.
• Must pass all required state licensing exams to meet minimum qualifications by the completion of paid training.
• Must meet minimum conduct and attendance standards during 90-day Introductory Period.

What Screenings are Required for this Role?

• Clear 7-year background screen
• Clear 3-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• 4-panel drug screen (opioids, cocaine, PCP, and amphetamines)

What Benefits does Modern Offer?

Health and Wellbeing:

• Benefits are easy as 3, 2, 1! Select from 3 Medical plans, 2 Dental plans, and 1 Vision plan through the Horizon and Delta networks
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
• HSA with employer match (for qualifying plans)
• 100% company-paid Life Insurance and Short Term Disability plans
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance options
• Employee Assistance Programs at no additional cost

Financial Peace of Mind:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Company vehicle and gas card
• Company cell phone
• 401(k) Savings with company match
• Employee referral bonus program
• A peer-to-peer employee recognition bonus program

Work/Life Balance:

• Full time, year-round employment
• Paid training and in-depth orientation
• 2 weeks of Paid Time Off and 8 Annual Paid Holidays in the first year of employment
• Employer-provided uniforms
• Advancement opportunities within both Modern Pest and our parent company, Anticimex

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $21