Crawlspace Crew Lead

Hawx Smart Pest Control; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

Pet Insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

On Demand Pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short and Long Term Disability

Job summary

Hawx Smart Pest Control seeks a Specialty Services Crew Lead in Linthicum, MD. This full-time position involves leading a team in specialty pest management services, ensuring quality assurance, safety, and compliance with company standards. Candidates must possess valid licenses and prior supervisory experience. The role includes responsibilities like coordinating daily operations and overseeing various pest control tasks. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $23.00 to $26.00 per hour and benefits such as insurance, 401K with company match, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Must pass required background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record.
• Must be 21 years or older with a valid driver’s license.
• Certifications or experience with Sentricon, termite liquid applications, wildlife trapping, or structural exclusion required.
• Prior crew lead or supervisory experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise technicians performing specialty services, ensuring proper work quality and safety.
• Coordinate daily work assignments with the GM.
• Conduct pre- and post-job inspections to verify compliance with company standards.
• Perform and oversee rodent exclusion work.

Skills

Tech Literate

Problem-solver

Operational Efficiency

Organization and Time Management

Education

Field Representative Branch Two License

Field Representative Branch Three License

Job description

Description

About Hawx

Hawx Pest Control is a technology-driven company that is revolutionizing the pest management industry. Hawx serves a crucial public health function by using state-of-the‑art equipment and environmentally conscious products to protect the people and places our customers love. At Hawx we pride ourselves on our internal company culture, rewarding employees for teamwork while providing ample opportunity for personal and professional growth. We understand how important it is to recruit and reward people who are enthusiastic about developing their careers and opening new opportunities while delivering a best‑in‑class customer experience.

Job Summary

The Specialty Services Crew Lead is responsible for providing on‑site leadership, quality assurance, and technical expertise for a wide range of specialty pest management services. This role supports the General Manager by coordinating daily specialty field operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards and state regulations. The Crew Lead will oversee small teams in the field and serve as a point of contact for quality control, training, customer communication, and problem solving.

Details

• Full‑time position
• $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise technicians performing specialty services, ensuring proper work quality, safety, and professionalism.
• Support the development of team members through 1:1 development dialogue discussions, daily check‑ins/check‑outs and reviews throughout the year.
• Coordinate daily work assignments, schedules, and job readiness with the GM.
• Provide on‑site guidance and ensure correct execution of service protocols.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑job inspections to verify compliance with company standards.
• Support GM with any necessary paperwork, quality control checks and operational metrics to ensure quality service and profitability for the location operation.
• Perform and oversee rodent exclusion work, including sealing entry points, installing exclusion materials, and assessing structural vulnerabilities.
• Lead rodent trapping programs, including trap placement, monitoring, and removal.
• Oversee and assist with attic insulation removal, installation, sanitation, and pest‑grade insulation application.
• Perform termite control services including liquid treatments, trenching, rodding, drilling, and Sentricon bait station installation and monitoring.
• Support or lead specialty jobs such as wildlife services, bed bug treatments, German cockroach programs, flea treatments, and other ancillary pest or remediation services.
• Ensure proper use of PPE, tools, equipment, and chemical products.
• Exemplify safe performance of job duties and adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Reinforce a culture of safety within the team.

Qualifications

TRAITS

• Reliable: Establishes and upholds company culture and values, believes in the mission, shows up on time, completes tasks, and manages time and responsibilities well.
• People Person: Keeps things positive, energizes people, adapts flexibly while building relationships with team members across departments.
• Emotionally Intelligent, Strong Communicator: Conveys ideas effectively to diverse audiences, actively listens, and incorporates feedback and insights from others.

Skills

• Tech Literate: Proficient with commonly used documents and software, capable of learning new software quickly, familiarity with Google Workspace tools is a plus.
• Problem‑solver: Prioritizes understanding the problem over chasing new solutions, pays close attention to details, and improves processes.
• Operational Efficiency: Understands operational processes and workflow optimization strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Organization and Time Management: Prioritizes tasks, manages multiple workflows, and delivers tasks on time and on target.

Experience & Other Requirements

• Must pass required background check, drug screening and motor vehicle record.
• Must be 21 years or older with a valid driver’s license.
• Must have Field Representative Branch Two and Field Representative Branch Three licenses.
• Certifications or experience with Sentricon, termite liquid applications, wildlife trapping, or structural exclusion.
• Prior crew lead or supervisory experience.
• Experience with attic remediation, insulation, or moisture control services.
• Works well in the presence of all pests.
• Physical labor experience (working in outside conditions).
• Ability to bend, lift, sit, stretch, reach, and crouch.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Pet Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• On Demand Pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short and Long Term Disability

Hawx Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment with the most qualified employees. In our hiring process and in the experiences that our team members have as employees, Hawx is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Accordingly, Hawx is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), nationality, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.