Licensed Pest Control Technician

Aptive Environmental; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Company vehicle provided

Company gas card

Job summary

Aptive Environmental is seeking a full-time Licensed Pest Control Technician to service routes around Des Plaines, IL, reporting to the Des Plaines office weekly. You will manage treatments, maintain equipment, and adhere to state and federal pesticide laws.

Candidates must hold a current commercial pesticide applicator license for general pest control in the state, have a valid US driver's license, and pass drug tests and background checks.

Qualifications

• Applicant must hold a current commercial pesticide applicator license or certification for general pest control in the state where the work will be performed OR have previous experience as a licensed/certified pest control technician.

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.
• Please note that you will be assigned a route in your local area.
• Carry a product backpack that weighs approximately 50 lbs.
• Work schedule includes every other Saturday.

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.

• Applicant must hold a current commercial pesticide applicator license or certification for general pest control in the state where the work will be performed OR have previous experience as a licensed/certified pest control technician.
• $19.50 - $23.50 an hour
• 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

What We Offer

• Ability to make overtime
• 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 Include

• 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
• Please note that you will be assigned a route in your local area
• Carry a product backpack that weighs approximately 50 lbs
• Work schedule includes every other Saturday

Qualifications

• 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.

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 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.