Pest Technician - We'll Train (Base Salary, Commission & Bonus Included)

Abell Pest Control; Saint John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pest control service company in Saint John, New Brunswick is seeking a Pest Technician. Responsibilities include conducting inspections and providing pest control solutions, as well as building business through sales. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a clean driving record. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including commissions and a company vehicle.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Commission on sales

Company vehicle

Health and dental benefits

RRSP matching

2 weeks paid vacation

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• A Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to obtain your Applicator's License.
• Prior experience in customer service or sales is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections for pest identification and treatment.
• Establish contact with potential customers to create new business opportunities.
• Follow safety procedures and product instructions when using treatments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service experience

Sales experience

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Branch Manager, The Pest Technician will be responsible for conducting thorough inspections to a variety of business including residential homes. They identify pest problems, choose an effective approach to eradicate pests and provide recommendations to prevent future infestation. You will also be required to build new business through sales.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance for the best extermination processes for the identified infestation source and whether the process will include pesticide use, mechanical traps, blockages, and / or other pest control methods
• Establish contact with potential customers to create new business opportunities
• Follow safety procedures and product instructions at all times when using fumigants, pesticides and power spraying equipment, such wearing protective gear guidelines
• Manage schedule and route to ensure services are completed in a timely manner
• Address customer needs and optimize their program on-site

What we Offer

• Competitive salary
• Commission on new business and bonus on service work completed
• Company vehicle
• Health and dental benefits, RRSP matching and 2 weeks paid vacation
• Thorough on-the-job training and consistent education opportunities
• In-house Professional Development programs
• Opportunities for growth
• People-first approach with a strong family culture

Requirements

• A Driver's License with a clean driving record
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Customer service experience
• Willingness to obtain your Applicator's License
• Sales experience an asset

If you are motivated and results-driven, enjoy being on the road, we’d like to meet you!

Candidates with prior experience will be preferred, but applicants with the following experience have successful transferable skills and be equally considered: route sales, route service, field sales, field service, service technician, territory representative, restaurant manager, restaurant server, construction, hotel manager, sales, customer service.