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Utility Pest Technician

PURCOR Pest Solutions
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025

WHO WE ARE

PURCOR Pest Solutions™, a brand of CertusPest, one of the fastest growing names in the pest control industry – with a national presence and currently ranked #19 on PCT Magazine top 100 list. Protecting families and businesses is our #1 priority. Our Mission is to help people care for what matters most by delivering friendly, fast, and efficient pest control services. Are you looking for a career as big as your ambition? Apply now.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

  • Competitive Base Pay plus Bonus, Production Pay, and Uncapped Sales Commissions
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
  • Employer Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
  • 401K Retirement Savings with Company Sponsored Match - up to 4%; fully vested Day 1
  • Opportunities for advancement & career growth
  • Other Company Provided Benefits:
  • Vehicle
  • Gas card
  • iPhone
  • Laptop or iPad
  • Car insurance
  • Uniform
  • Work shoes
  • Certification fees

Salary:

$65 - $85k uncapped earning potential

JOB SUMMARY:

Joining this career opportunity grants you the chance to become an integral member of a diligent team that has been delivering unwavering dedication, exceptional service quality, and unmatched customer service experience.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

  • Inspecting customers' homes or businesses to identify pest problems and determine the best course of action
  • Developing treatment plans based on the type and severity of infestation, using knowledge of pest behavior and biology
  • Applying pest control treatments to affected areas using a variety of techniques and equipment, such as sprayers, bait stations, and traps

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE MOST SUCCESSFUL:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver license and be 18 years of age.
  • Successful completion of initial training and, where applicable, successfully obtaining license/certification.
  • Ability to work extended hours/weekends as needed.
  • Ability to pass criminal background checks and drug screen.
  • Demonstrate safe driving record from DMV.

We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

Drug-Free WorkplaceWHO WE ARE

PURCOR Pest Solutions™, a brand of CertusPest, is one of the fastest growing names in the pest control industry – with a national presence and current annual sales of $60 million. Protecting families and businesses is our #1 priority and our Mission is to help people care for what matters most by delivering friendly, fast, and efficient pest control services. Our teams have decades of industry knowledge & expertise, and our foundation was built on the idea that there is always a better way of doing things. We put people first, we act responsibly, and we continually strive to achieve higher goals. By supporting, trusting, and elevating our employees, we know we can help evolve the pest control industry. Are you looking for a career as big as your ambition? Apply now.

JOB SUMMARY:

Technicians provide route-based service to customers and are responsible for fulfilling a daily production schedule, operating under limited supervision, arriving to customers in a timely basis, explaining the scope of services that will be provided, controlling insects, rodents and other pests involving application of professional products and tactics. Conducts home and property inspections by identifying potential and actual pest problems, remove unwanted pests, and offer detailed plans on how to effectively treat infestation areas and design further control strategies such as Integrated Pest Management.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

· Maintain service schedules for all customers for assigned route, calling customer prior to service.

· Inspect and troubleshoot pest infestations as needed to employ sound pest control strategies to maintain a pest-controlled environment for customers.

· Communicate effectively with customers prior to, during and after service delivery to assess and meet their needs.

· Apply products in accordance with the label, including use of proper uniform and PPE.

· Continuously monitor pest infestation areas and pest application methods (i.e., baits, traps, etc.) after application and communicate progress to customers and operation managers.

· Respond to customer requests in a timely manner.

· Participate in ongoing training programs to constantly improve upon skill level.

· Complete and submit service-related paperwork in a timely and orderly fashion.

· Maintain assigned service vehicle, equipment, and tools in clean/good working condition.

· Adhere and abide to all driving laws/company policies when operating company vehicles.

· Responsible for data integrity in software systems used by the organization.

· Turn in a minimum of 10 qualified Tech leads each month

· Assist in termite bait station checks.

· Participate in collections efforts.

· Additional projects as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE MOST SUCCESSFUL:

· Complete a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.

· Must have a valid driver license and be 18 years of age.

· Position requires successful completion of initial training and, where applicable, successfully obtaining license/certification. Any associated CEU criteria must be met to maintain active license/certification.

· Must have the ability to walk, climb, stoop, reach, crawl, crouch, kneel, push, pull and lift a minimum of 50lbs.

· Ability to calculate basic math.

· Must have excellent written and verbal communication, with emphasis during telephone calls, follow-ups, and in-person correspondence.

· Working in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

· Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.

· Interpret an extensive variety of information and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

· Read and understand product/PPE labels accurately to ensure that they are properly applied, stored, and disposed of in compliance with State and Federal laws.

· Establish strong internal and external relationships.

· Work with limited supervision and complete all scheduled productions stops.

· Ability to work extended hours/weekends as needed.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

· Competitive Base Pay plus Uncapped Sales Commission Potential

· Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

· Employer Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

· Employer Paid Life Insurance

· Opportunities for advancement & career growth

· Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay

· 401K Retirement Savings with Company Sponsored Match

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by employees assigned to this classification; they are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

Drug-Free Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000

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