What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Route Technician position at The Scherzinger Corporation?
ScherZinger Termite and Pest Control established in 1934, is one the fastest growing family-owned companies in the Tri-State area. If you are a self-motivated, reliable individual with a drive to succeed while providing exceptional customer service, we want to talk to YOU!
Title: Route Technician
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver “exceptional” customer-service to both external and internal (co-workers) customers/potential customers.
- Inspect premises to identify infestation source and extent of damage to property, wall, or roof porosity and access to infested locations.
- Apply or dust chemical solutions, powders, or gases into rooms, clothing, furnishings, or wood, or over marshlands, ditches, or catch basins.
- Clean work site after completion.
- Technician is responsible for contacting clients; call ahead, rescheduling etc.
- Measure area dimensions requiring treatment, using rule, calculate fumigant requirements, and estimate cost for service pursuant to company guidelines.
- Cut or bore openings inbuilding or surrounding concrete, access infested areas, insert nozzle, and inject pesticide to impregnate ground.
- Study preliminary reports or diagrams of infested area and determine treatment type required to eliminate and prevent recurrence of infestation.
- Set mechanical traps or place poisonous paste or bait in sewers, burrows, or ditches.
- Adhere to industry laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules. Afore-mentioned adherence encompasses while operating company-issued vehicle.
- Properly operate any equipment and tools necessary to efficiently perform duties of this position: back-pack, computer, scheduler, cell-phone, etc.
- Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling services.
- All other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Operations Manager.
- Increased potential of exposure to stinging insects
Qualifications/Skills:
- Individual must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must be customer-centric.
- Exceptional verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to read, comprehend and follow label instructions.
- Possess excellent time management, active listening, and critical- thinking skills.
- Must have the ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to work flexible hours.
- Must be capable of working in a team-setting and/or independent of others.
- Required to pass all pre-employment hiring requirements and acquire licensing necessary to perform job.
- Must always have a valid driver’s license.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent to constant (daily) standing/walking, stooping/bending, and carrying/climbing ladder up to 28 ft. tall.
- Repetitive use of upper extremities., including arms above head for extended periods of time
- Exposure to seasonal temperatures (high and low) and weather conditions (snow, ice, and muddy conditions); low toxic fumes, dust, noise, pests, animals that may be on premises.
- Must be able to work in natural and artificial lighting.
- Able to lift a minimum 50 lbs. for extended periods throughout the day
- Must have the capability to wear the proper PPE, when necessary.
- Must have the ability to utilize all tools and equipment used in performing job duties, i.e.; screw drivers, hammer, power tools, power auger, rod, hose-reel on vehicle, shovel, drill.
- Ability to maneuver hills and inclines while wearing a backpack containing 4-5 gallons of liquid throughout the day
- Ability to maneuver confined spaces such as attics and crawl spaces
Benefits:
ScherZinger Termite and Pest Control offers its employees:
- Competitive wages plus commission
- 401K match
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Accident and Critical illness insurance
- Short term disability
- Company-paid Life/AD&D
- Weekly pay
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee discounts
Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at Scherzinger Termite and Pest Control, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check