Pest Control Technician in Gainesville

Mosquito Joe; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosquito Joe is seeking a Pest Control Technician in the Gainesville area to join our team. If you’re organized and motivated, this role offers professional growth in a range of areas and the opportunity to work with a nationally recognized outdoor pest control brand.

You will safely operate a company vehicle, inspect and treat for mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks, and explain services to customers while maintaining records and a clean, well-organized vehicle.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have some previous outdoor work experience in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a company vehicle to complete daily routes.
• Visually inspect and treat for mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, and other outdoor pests.
• Explain to customers the expectations for services and procedures while maximizing up-sale opportunities.
• Maintain excellent customer relationships with professionalism in the field.
• Maintain chemical and operational records per state requirements.
• Handle pesticides safely per state and federal regulations.
• Complete pesticide certification requirements and ongoing education.
• Ability to walk property with equipment weighing 60 lbs for extended periods.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Future Opening: Pest Control Technician in Gainesville

Mosquito Joe is a fast-growing, locally owned business and looking for a Pest Control Technician in the Gainesville, Georgia area to join our team. If you’re an organized, motivated self-starter looking for a position that will offer you professional growth in a range of areas, this could be the ideal job for you!

About Us

Mosquito Joe is your solution to make outside fun again. We provide outdoor pest control services to residential and commercial customers, eliminating and repelling outdoor pests such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. We’re a locally-owned company and part of the broader Mosquito Joe franchising family, a nation-wide system of independent business owners. We have a unique and fun culture - and we want you to join us!

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Able to safely operate a company vehicle to complete daily routes
• Visually inspect and treat for mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, and other outdoor pests
• Thoroughly explain to the customer the expectations for services and procedures while maximizing up-sale opportunities
• Maintain excellent customer relationships by making personal connections and exhibiting professionalism in the field
• Maintain chemical and operational records in accordance with state requirements
• Maintain clean and well-organized service vehicles
• Handle pesticides in a safe manner in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Complete pesticide certification requirements and complete continuing education requirements
• Able to walk customer property while carrying equipment weight over 60lbs. for long periods of time in typical Georgia temperatures
• Contribute to the growth of the Company by establishing rapport with potential customers
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Must have some previous experience working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Must complete a background check and a drug screen prior to employment
• Must be able to carry and lift at least 60 lbs
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, at least 40 hours a week
• Must be available to work during black out periods (no PTO approved) [week before/after Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day)
• Detail-oriented, Reliable, Team player

When you put on a Mosquito Joe uniform, you become part of the family - a group of people committed to excellent customer service and passionate about making the outdoors a place that’s fun for everyone. Working for our franchises means they’ll take care of you the way they take care of their own family and friends. Because Mosquito Joe is not just a company that focuses on getting rid of pesky bugs, we’re a company that focuses on people, and creating a work culture of respect, integrity, and fun is just as important as serving our customers.

*All independently owned and operated franchised businesses operate under the service brands’ marks, trademarks, trade names, logos, emblems, slogans, or other indicia of origin in connection with the Mosquito Joe franchise system within a specified geographical area. Only the independently owned and operated franchised business shall have any interaction with or authority for its business and make all employment related decisions related to its franchised business.

Do you have experience working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions? *

Are you capable of carrying a 60 pound backpack blower while servicing customer properties each day? *

Do you have previous pest control experience? *

Do you have a valid and current certification/license as required by the state for the commercial application of pesticides? *

We offer industry-leading wages and a bonus structure to benefit top employees.

We are committed to make outside fun again. If you like to work hard, play hard, this is the place for you.

Nationally Recognized Brand

We are a locally owned and operated business, and part of the Mosquito Joe franchising system, the country's leading outdoor pest control company and recognized across the country.

Work hard during the week so that you can enjoy nights, weekends, and holidays with your friends and family.

I have worked with Mosquito Joe of Arkansas for a little over 3 years now. It has by far been the best job that I have ever had. Not only do I enjoy the job itself, but also enjoy everyone I work with. This company makes you feel like family from the moment you start working for them. We strive to provide the best customer service and make outside truly fun again for all our customers. We are so much more than a pest control company, mainly because of the way we genuinely care about our customers and want them to feel like they are part of our family as well. Being promoted to Office Manager and being able to lead my employees is such a great feeling. I hope to continue growing our company and help as many people as we can to be able to enjoy their yard with their family and friends because that is what matters most.