Pest Control Technician - Start Tech

OVERVIEW:
The Start Tech is a leader and expert in performing our different pest control services. They are a strong communicator with a track record of sales and upgrades. He/she is able to identify sales opportunities in all of our categories and close on those opportunities. Additionally, the Start Tech provides a great first impression and sets the customers expectations going forward. The Start Tech will complete the initial service for new accounts, and any necessary follow ups before handing the account over to the assigned Route Tech.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Work together with supervisors in the areas of sanitation and pest elimination
• Maintain proper inventory of tools, equipment, and materials in company vehicle.
• Use OSHA mandated personal protective and respiratory equipment
• Provide detailed notes in PestPac on what was found, what treatments were done, and what was communicated to the customer.
• Make suggestions for additional services to customers based on your findings.
• Set traps, place baits, and remove dead rodents after extermination or live animals after trapping.
• Complete scheduled work as assigned and be able to respond to last minute changes to your schedule when notified by your manager.
• Assist co-workers on as a needed basis
• Ensure safety procedures are followed for application and reentry.
• Collaborate with sales department to resolve problems with clients in the areas of service and pricing
• Communicate with customer what they can expect from their regular services going forward.
• Keep service vehicle organized, professional, clean and follow all regulations
• Complete initial treatment for new accounts, including full inspection of property for pest, pest harborage, pest entries, etc., including, rats, termites, snakes, wasps, ants, spiders, mosquitoes, or bed bugs.
• Willingness to work OT when necessary
• Educate clients in proper sanitation and storage practices and advise clients of the need to perform proper sanitation as part of the pest control program.
• Collaborate with the quality control department when needed for training or resolving pest problems.
• Attend monthly training meetings with branch

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job duties indicated is not to be an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).

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QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS*

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to tolerate a variety of environment conditions, seasonal weather, damp locations and duty locations.
• Ability to stand, walk, crouch, crawl, climb for a long period of time
• Must be able to wear a respirator while performing services.
• May be required to complete stated certification/licensing process after on-the-job-training.
• Ability to lift 50lb regularly
• Previous experience in lawn care technician or extermination/pest is helpful, but not necessarily required.
• Drivers license required; Commercial Drivers License may be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Skilled in use of tools and equipment necessary to perform task (includes iPad, termite rods, etc.)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with diverse population.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to tolerate a variety of environmental conditions, seasonal weather, damp locations and dusty locations
• Ability to apply pesticides chemicals in accordance with established regulations and to read, understand and follow chemical label instructions.
• Ability to lift 50lbs regularly, crawl through attics, use a ladder to access roofs and inspect crawl space.

TRAINING REQUIRMENTS

• Satisfactory completion of Nozzle Nolen Orientation & Training
• Completion of additional training identified by Supervisor or Human Resources.
• May be required to complete state certification/licensing process after on-the-job training

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour