Licensed Pest Control Technician

Aptive Environmental, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonuses

Incentive trip

Company vehicle

Gas card

Paid training

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Aptive Environmental is seeking a full-time Licensed Pest Control Technician to service routes around Des Plaines, IL. You will report weekly to the Des Plaines office and work in a supportive team while driving a company vehicle in the local area.

Responsibilities include resolving customer pest concerns, maintaining equipment, and documenting treatments. A valid US driver’s license and clean driving record are required; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Training provided for pest control duties.
• Valid US driver's license with at least 3 years of use.
• Clean driving record (no more than one moving violation in the past year and no more than two in the past four years).

Responsibilities

• Run a daily route to address customer pest concerns and issues.
• Maintain truck and equipment in proper working order.
• Keep accurate records of treatments provided.
• Mix and apply pesticides following state and federal laws.
• Advise customers on potential problems and solutions.
• Maintain inventory of pesticides in usage and restock as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Clean driving record

Background check

Job description

Location Zip Code: 60018 Job Family: Service Professional We are seeking a hard-working, innovative, detail-oriented and creative team player to join our Aptive team! This is a full-time Licensed Pest Control Technician position located on the road in the area around Des Plaines, IL. This position will report to our office in Des Plaines, IL once per week. The individual we are looking for is also someone that enjoys working in a team environment and excels working at an individual level. $19.50 - $23.50 an hour

Work schedule includes every other Saturday

Benefits

• Uncapped bonuses - this is unique to us, you’ve never had a bonus like this before!
• Annual incentive trip - Circle of Excellence
• Company iPhone provided
• Save money from driving our vehicle
• Ability to make overtime
• Company vehicle provided
• Company vehicle provided which can be taken home nightly
• Company gas card provided
• Ability to work outside in your local area
• Paid training
• Group Health, Dental, and Vision plans
• Pet insurance, Life insurance, and EAP benefits
• 401K with employer match up to 4%
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Opportunity for advancement
• Upbeat and exciting company culture and much more!

Responsibilities

• Running a daily route where you will be resolving customer pest concerns and issues
• Maintaining truck and equipment in proper working order
• Keeping accurate records of treatments provided
• Mixing, applying, and working with pesticides following state and federal laws
• Serve as the subject matter expert for your customers by implementing the most efficient and overall best pest solution for each customer's individual needs
• Maintain and service all route customers according to company standards and procedures
• Advise customers of potential problems
• Keep management informed of any problems encountered on service routes
• Maintain proper inventory of pesticides in usage

Qualifications

• This is an opportunity for a great career with no experience necessary; we will train you
• A US driver’s license that has been valid for a minimum of 3 years is required
• A clean driving record is required (no more than one moving violation in the past year and no more than 2 moving violations in the past 4 years)
• A drug test and background check will be performed on all new hires

Aptive Environmental

Aptive Environmental provides pest control services to 34 states in the US. Co-founded in 2015 by Vess Pearson and David Royce, Aptive launched with the clear intention of becoming a world-recognized brand. In 2021, Aptive was included in Inc. Magazine’s “Best in Business” list of companies that make a positive impact. Aptive is also featured on Glassdoor's 2019 list of Top 100 US workplaces and is ranked one of Entrepreneur Magazine's Best Companies in America.

We are a proud member of the EPA’s Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program and have partnered with the United Nations Foundation’s "United to Beat Malaria" to help stop the spread of malaria transmitted by mosquito bites.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please inform your recruiter.

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Us

Aptive Environmental provides award-winning residential pest services to more than 5,000 cities across North America. Co-founded in 2015 by Vess Pearson and David Royce, Aptive launched, becoming an industry-leader in pest control and a globally recognized brand. In 2020, with more than a million customers, Aptive was named by PCT Magazine as the 7th largest pest control company in the nation out of 20,000 competitors. In 2019 Aptive was the youngest company featured on Glassdoor’s Top 100 US workplaces and is currently ranked one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Best Companies in America. Aptive is also a proud member of the EPA’s Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program and has partnered with the United Nations Foundation “United to Beat Malaria” to help stop the spread of Malaria transmitted by mosquitoes. Aptive is committed to protecting the places we love because home matters.