Pest Control Service Technician 1

Moyer & Son Inc•Lower Moreland Township, PA

10d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Pest Control Service Technician I provides pest control services to residential and commercial accounts. The role involves identifying pests and applying pesticides and rodenticides safely and effectively, in accordance with company policies, procedures, and manufacturer label directions. The technician follows daily schedules and instructions, maintains accurate service records and equipment, operates a company vehicle safely, communicates professionally with customers, and participates in assigned meetings and training. The position reports to a Supervisor.

Requirements

High school graduate or comparable.
One year of pest control experience required.
Valid Pennsylvania driver's license; the license must be maintained.
Must acquire and maintain a valid Pennsylvania pesticide applicator's license within the first six months of employment; Category #15 is specified.
Interpersonal skills to interact with customers, technicians, dispatchers, and supervisors.
Ability to use small hand tools and operate various sizes of ladders.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and make decisions.
Ability to read and navigate maps to locate customer service addresses.
Thorough and conscientious approach to work.
Good communication skills and ability to read and write English.
General mathematics skills at a high school graduate level.
Moderate reasoning ability to respond to customers and provide solutions to inquiries.
Must be able to wear protective clothing.
Must be able to work in confined spaces such as attics and crawl spaces and perform ladder work from 6 to 40 feet.
Must be able to work the stated hours based on customer demand; seasonal overtime and rotating on-call duty are required.

Responsibilities

Provide pest control services to residential and commercial accounts.
Identify pests and apply appropriate pest control services and products according to manufacturer label directions.
Follow daily schedules and verbal and written instructions, and accurately record products and procedures used.
Operate company vehicles safely and courteously while following state vehicle laws.
Maintain equipment and promptly notify the Supervisor of repair needs.
Communicate effectively with customers and maintain a neat appearance.
Answer phones and radio equipment promptly and professionally.
Suggest rules or policy changes that could improve sales, profits, or efficiency.
Advise the Supervisor as far in advance as possible of desired changes to the assigned work schedule.
Attend and participate in assigned company-sponsored meetings and training programs.
Complete or assist with other company duties as requested.