Pest Control Specialist Job Description (10.15.21)

Are you passionate about hard work and committed to improving the lives of others? Do you thrive in a supportive environment and love working outside? Then you are a perfect fit for our team!

As a Pest Control Specialist at Pest Authority, you will use proven pest-control products and Barrier 360 treatments on both commercial and residential properties. Our Pest Control specialist provide expert pest control in a friendly, respectful, and efficient manner. If you’re dedicated to impeccable client service and enjoy physical work, this is a great opportunity for you.

You will need at least 1 – 3 years’ experience and a licensed operator in the State in which you will be operating. You will be provided with expert training in the Pest Authority Way when you join our team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate fully in training opportunities provided to enhance knowledge and to meet requirements for licensing.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with state requirements, OSHA policies and procedures, and maintaining and utilizing required safety equipment when performing duties.
• Use of Pesticide equipment to include sprayers, ladders, backpack blowers (up to 60 pounds) in heat and humidity, often through uneven terrain.
• Responds to basic customer inquiries and requests and notifies owner(s) of complaints or issues to ensure timely resolution. Utilizes excellent communication skills.
• Serves as a problem solver for our customers by inspecting for pest entry points and utilizing the training provided to give our customers a pest-free environment.
• Complete job documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Work flexible schedule as required to meet weekly responsibilities, including occasional weekend hours.
• Maintain a clean company vehicle and operate vehicle safely and legally.
• Drive company vehicle to client sites to provide services in a professional, safe, and friendly manner.

Requirements:

• High School graduate / GED
• Valid Driver’s license with an excellent driving record
• Basic pest control knowledge preferred
• Job requires standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling
• Extended hours and weekends when necessary

Perks:

• Paid training
• Competitive compensation
• Additional performance-based compensation opportunities
• Healthy approach to work/life balance available

About Us:

Pest Authority does things differently. Our signature Barrier 360 treatment executed by trained technicians gives our customers all-in-one pest control that protects their home from some of the most troublesome pests – all in the same treatment.

How do we do that? With our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Our passionate and respectful team members strive to ensure no customer is bothered by troublesome pests in between treatments, because that’s our guarantee.

Pest Authority offers paid training, competitive compensation, and a supportive and respectful work environment so you can thrive as an important member of our team.

By accepting to this position, I understand that I am working at a location that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Pest Authority Corporate. I acknowledge that each independent Pest Authority franchisee hires and determines the terms and conditions of employment for its own employees. Any employment benefits, compensation and employment practices vary by location. Pest Authority

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Pest control: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ingleside, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations