What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pest Control Technician position at American Pest?
Celebrating 100 years of excellence in pest control, American Pest offers a career opportunity for individuals to make a positive impact in the health and well-being of their community.
We welcome diverse candidates from various backgrounds who share our values of quality, customer satisfaction, and integrity. Our company is committed to providing a long-term career path with competitive earnings and a dynamic work environment.
Prior experience is not necessary, as we provide paid training and opportunities for advancement. Individuals from different fields are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to: customer service, retail, construction, military veterans, lawncare, and more.
If you're a motivated and compassionate individual with excellent communication skills, we invite you to join our team.
Benefits:
- Health and Well-being:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield medical PPO options
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Prescription drug program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
- Health Savings Plans (HSA) available with qualified plans
- Financial Security:
- Competitive hourly compensation with overtime above 40 hours
- 401(k) Savings Plans (Traditional & Roth)
- Life insurance and short-term disability (100% company paid)
- Long-term disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance options
- Work/Life Balance:
- Stable, year-round employment with opportunities for growth
- paid time off
- Eight paid holidays
- A take-home company vehicle for field positions
- A peer-to-peer employee recognition program
- Opportunities for advancement
Responsibilities:
As a Pest Control Technician, you will travel to appointments, meet with customers, assess pest problems, and execute treatment plans. You will seek to solve existing pest problems and recommend corrective actions to prevent issues.
Requirements:
- At least 21 years old
- Enthusiastic and dedicated with an eye for detail and love of customer service
- The ability to safely move about customer locations, ascend/descend stairs and ladders, and position yourself to conduct service under/around furniture, equipment, and tight spaces
- The ability to safely move items and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Technical proficiency with computers, smart phones, etc.
- Held a valid driver's license for at least 3 years with an acceptable driving record
- The ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English
- Good oral and written communication
- Solid attention to detail
- Legal eligibility to work in the U.S.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule (between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.)
- High school degree or equivalent
About Us:
Founded in 1925, American Pest is a fast-growing, energetic, and technology-minded mid-size company located in Fulton, MD. We're part of Anticimex, a global pest control organization with a mission of being the global leader in modern pest management.
Our company culture embraces communication and teamwork, dependability, innovation, growth, technology, and integrity. We're committed to making a positive impact in our community and providing exceptional customer service.
Hiring Process:
- Application submission
- Short phone interview
- Schedule an interview and complete our full application
- Interview in person at one of our five office locations
- Emailed offer letter, which is contingent on step 6, tentative start date set
- Criminal background check/drug screening/reference check
- Official start date confirmed
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