Pest Technician

American Pest Management; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Licensing training

Competitive pay

Career growth

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

Disability insurance

HSA options

401k match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Bonuses & commissions

Family culture

Job summary

World Pest Control in Salina, Kansas is seeking a Service Technician to provide front-line pest control services for homes, schools, and businesses. After completing our training, you will receive a company vehicle and route assignments to serve diverse clients.

You will identify client needs, apply products safely, and may offer additional services to earn commissions, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver\'s license.
• Prior pest control experience is appreciated, but not required.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background verification.
• Must be able to lift/carry 40 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to apply the knowledge learned through training to solve problems in real time.

Responsibilities

• Treat homes and businesses using products designed to control or eliminate pests according to label instructions following proper safety protocols.
• Identify additional needs of clients and provide solutions by offering additional services and products.
• Respond to treatment requests in a timely fashion from clients or Customer Service Representative.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver\'s license

People skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

World Pest Control (a Rentokil Terminix Company) is a family owned, full- service pest control company providing superior service to our clients for over 85 years. We are proud members of the National Pest Management Association and the Kansas Pest Control Association. We are among only 3% of pest management companies in the U.S. to be Quality Pro certified. In other words, being a technician with World Pest Control will provide you with an opportunity to work for the best!

We are looking for an outstanding team member in the Salina area. If you fit the description below please consider making World Pest your next career choice!

What is expected from our Technicians?

A Service Technician is the heart of our business. Our Service Technicians provide primary care to all of our clients. Your ability to provide an exemplary level of service to the clients in your territory will help to maintain our reputation as the premier pest control company in our service area.

So what does a Service Technician do on an average day?

Once you have completed your “World Class” training with our certified trainers, you will be given a company vehicle to use to complete your daily routes. You will visit a variety of clients from residential homes to schools to commercial accounts including restaurants and apartment complexes. You will be equipped through your training and the use of our products to quickly identify and solve the needs and problems of our clients. You will also have the ability to offer additional products and services to our clients that will provide you with an opportunity to earn extra commission on top of your excellent regular earnings!

Every day will find you doing at least some of the following:

• Treating homes and businesses using products designed to control or eliminate pests according to label instructions following proper safety protocols.
• Identifying additional needs of our clients and providing them with solutions by offering additional services and products.
• Responding to requests for treatment in a timely fashion from either our clients or your Customer Service Representative.
• Other duties as assigned.

What do I need to succeed?

• You must have a valid driver’s license.
• Prior pest control experience is appreciated, but not required.
• You must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background verification.
• You must be able to lift/carry 40 lbs occasionally.
• You must be able to apply the knowledge learned through training to solve problems in real time.

But to truly excel at this career you must…

• Be personable and enjoy interacting with people.
• Have a strong work ethic.
• Be able to communicate with people on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Understand the importance of safety in all that you do.
• Be detail oriented.
• Be able to perform basic math to calculate correct material usage.
• Enjoy working outdoors and be willing to work in enclosed spaces (crawl spaces, attics).

Is World Pest Control right for you?

We offer many benefits to our colleagues. If the following sounds appealing to you then your next career starts with us!

• Comprehensive training and required licensing, paid by the company.
• Highly competitive compensation.
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Flex spending and HSA options.
• 401k retirement plans with a company match.
• Generous vacation time.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• Multiple opportunities for bonuses and commissions throughout the year.
• A strong family culture which rewards success.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by employees assigned to this classification; they are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

World Pest Control is a Drug-Free Workplace Offering Equal Employment Opportunities. Applications are received and employees are hired without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran's status, citizenship status, or any other protected classes under state, local, or country regulations. The receipt of this application does not mean that job openings exist and does not obligate us in any way. We appreciate your interest in our organization.