What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pest Control Technician position at Yates-Astro Termite & Pest Control?
Pest Control Worker
Job Summary
Customer service oriented. Determines pest problem and appropriate solution. Responsible for identifying, selecting, mixing, and applying chemical or manual solutions to control pests. Design and carry out an integrated pest control plan. Schedules and completes monthly service route. Grow and manage route through sales and management of current accounts.
Skills Needed:
- Book Keeping- Keep accurate records and scheduling of your route
- Customer Service- Friendly and polite when interacting with customer
- Detail oriented- Follow directions for applying pesticides. Complete scheduled route
- Physical Stamina- Technicians spend hours on their feet, in addition to crouching, crawling, kneeling, and climbing in attics. Work is both indoors and out in all seasons.
Primary Responsibilities.
- Spray chemical solutions, powders, on or near building/ house to eliminate pests.
- Identify pests, ie… rats, termites, snakes, wasps, ants, spiders, mosquitos, bed bugs.
- Set mechanical traps and place bait.
- Remove dead rodents
- Inspect property to ascertain wall and roof porosity and possible sites of pest invasion.
- Utilize appropriate protective gear and equipment during application.
- Power-spray chemicals onto surfaces.
- Operation, maintenance, and accountability of service vehicle, equipment, and chemicals*
- Sell pest control services**
- Collect payments as needed*
Education and Training
- State law requires pest control technicians to pass certification exam additional training hours to keep license current.
Salary/ Benefits
- Starting Salary: Based on work experience
- Future salary based on production, pending management review.
- Additional production and sales bonuses
- HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE
- 401-K (Company matches 100% up to 10% of employee contributions)
- PAID VACATION AFTER 1 YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT**
WHAT OUR TECHNICIANS SAY ABOUT THIS CAREER
I have the freedom to run my own schedule
They let us do our job and they don’t hover
I get to be my own boss
I can dictate how much I make(to a point)
We have a great 401K
Working Outside
I’m not in a cubicle
Weekends off
Organization has the feel of a family
I can talk to the owner
Good co-workers'
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Work Location:
- On the road
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to pass a drug screening test?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $30,000 - $75,000