Pest Control Technician Knoxville East

Cook's Pest Control, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as pest control technicians. This role offers comprehensive training, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to make a real impact on customers' homes. You'll be responsible for driving to customer locations, administering treatments, and providing exceptional service. With a starting pay of $18/hour and the potential to earn up to $65,000 annually, this position also includes benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. If you're ready to start a rewarding career in pest control, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Provided Vehicle

Gas Card

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a great attitude are essential.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a drug test are required.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicle to customer locations and administer pest control treatments.
• Schedule appointments and collect payments from customers.
• Complete home inspections and recommend pest control solutions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Work Ethic

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

• Driving company vehicle directly to customer locations from your home; return home after last appointment
• Contacting customers to schedule pest control/termite service
• Mixing products and loading equipment into a company service vehicle
• Administering treatments, install preventative products and/or service bait/termite stations
• Collecting payments from customers
• Completing home inspections and recommending solutions for pest/termite problems
• Visiting a customer to remedy a complaint or service issue
• Prospecting for new business leads
• Sometimes, Saturday and evening work is required

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• No experience? No problem! Cook’s offers the best training in the industry!
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Excellent Communication Skills
• A Great Attitude and Work Ethic
• An acceptable Drug Test, Criminal Background check and Driving Record
• Ability to adhere to Cook’s Grooming policy:
  • Facial hair should not exceed 1/2 inch (12.7 millimeters) in length
  • Male employees (uniformed and non-uniformed) are not permitted to wear any type of earring or any other piercing device that is publicly visible. Women may wear no more than 2 pairs of earrings.
  • Hairstyle should not interfere with the proper fit of a baseball hat (as part of the company uniform) or safety head coverings required when working in contained spaces with low head clearance (attics, crawl spaces, etc.). Regardless of sex, all hairstyles must be neat, clean and a natural color.

Additional Information

Along with a great place to work, Cook’s employees enjoy:

• Company Provided Vehicle and Gas Card (for business use, upon route assignment)!

• Starting pay $18/hour with earnings potential of up to $65,000/year!

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability!

• Flexible, Independent Work Environment!

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match!

• Paid Time Off – Vacation/Sick Time + Holidays!

• Mentorship & Advancement opportunities!

• Cook’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.