What are the responsibilities and job description for the Future Opening: Pest Control Technician in Lithia Springs position at Mosquito Joe of North Georgia?
Pest Control Technician
Mosquito Joe is a fast-growing, locally owned business and looking for a Pest Control Technician in the Lithia Springs, Georgia area to join our team. If you’re an organized, motivated self-starter looking for a position that will offer you professional growth in a range of areas, this could be the ideal job for you!
About Us
Mosquito Joe is your solution to make outside fun again. We provide outdoor pest control services to residential and commercial customers, eliminating and repelling outdoor pests such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. We’re a locally-owned company and part of the broader Mosquito Joe franchising family, a nation-wide system of independent business owners. We have a unique and fun culture – and we want you to join us!
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
- Able to safely operate a company vehicle to complete daily routes
- Visually inspect and treat for mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, and other outdoor pests
- Thoroughly explain to the customer the expectations for services and procedures while maximizing up-sale opportunities
- Maintain excellent customer relationships by making personal connections and exhibiting professionalism in the field
- Maintain chemical and operational records in accordance with state requirements
- Maintain clean and well-organized service vehicles
- Handle pesticides in a safe manner in accordance with state and federal regulations
- Complete pesticide certification requirements and complete continuing education requirements
- Able to walk customer property while carrying equipment weight over 60lbs. for long periods of time in typical Georgia temperatures
- Contribute to the growth of the Company by establishing rapport with potential customers
- Other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
- Must have some previous experience working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Previous pest control experience preferred
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
- Must complete a background check and a drug screen prior to employment
- Must be able to carry and lift at least 60 lbs
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, at least 40 hours a week
- Must be available to work during black out periods (no PTO approved) [week before/after Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day)
Key Competencies
- Self-confident, Professional, Friendly, Good customer service skills
- Detail-oriented, Reliable, Team player
When you put on a Mosquito Joe® uniform, you become part of the family—a group of people committed to excellent customer service and passionate about making the outdoors a place that’s fun for everyone. Working for our franchises means they’ll take care of you the way they take care of their own family and friends. Because Mosquito Joe is not just a company that focuses on getting rid of pesky bugs, we’re a company that focuses on people, and creating a work culture of respect, integrity, and fun is just as important as serving our customers.
*All independently owned and operated franchised businesses operate under the service brands’ marks, trademarks, trade names, logos, emblems, slogans, or other indicia of origin in connection with the Mosquito Joe® franchise system within a specified geographical area. Only the independently owned and operated franchised business shall have any interaction with or authority for its business and make all employment related decisions related to its franchised business.
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