What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pest / Mosquito Control Technician position at Mosquito Authority?
Mosquito Authority offers mosquito, tick, and fly control services to residential and commercial customers. We offer a fun and flexible work environment. Our Specialists are highly trained for technical expertise and superior customer service with integrity and honesty.
This is a seasonal position from April through October with the potential opportunity for year-round work based on performance.
Pest / Mosquito Control Technician Job Description:
Candidates with the following experience are encouraged to apply: general labor, construction, landscaping, field service technician, pest control
Specialists conduct inspections of property, applying pesticides, and educating customers on source reduction methods and pesticide application. Specialists must be able to provide excellent customer service and possess excellent communication skills. Pest / Mosquito Control Technicians are trained to follow all state and federal regulations. Specialists are under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager and they work with office personnel daily.
Pest / Mosquito Control Technician Principal Duties:
- Provide excellent service through proper treatment techniques.
- Up-selling services to assist with additional insect control issues.
- Communicate with the customer everything related to their application and future treatments.
- Properly apply chemicals following all state and federal regulations.
- Safely drive to and from the customer locations following all state and federal laws.
- Follow the assigned route and time line provided by management.
- Communicate with the office staff any feedback pertinent to the operations.
- Keep all working areas neat and clean at all times.
- Operate a backpack fogger that weighs 50-60 lbs.
- Access database and mapping systems through mobile computing devices.
- Respond to customer service requests.
- Prepare daily field service reports and keeps accurate records of pesticide applications and other field activities.
Pest / Mosquito Control Technician Requirements:
- No experience necessary
- Fluent in the English language
- Valid driver's license
- Strong interpersonal skills to speak with co-workers, customers, and other business professionals.
- Physical health permitting outdoor work in summer heat and lifting objects over 50lbs for up to 8 hours a day
- Background checks and drug tests are required
We offer the following:
- Flexible schedules
- Paid training
- Company vehicle
- Starting wage $17.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Typical end time:
- 4PM
Typical start time:
- 7AM
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
- A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
- A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid training
- Referral program
Compensation Package:
- Profit sharing
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Pesticide Applicator’s License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22