Pest Control Service Technician

American Pest•Richmond, VA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

At American Pest, we celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all walks of life to join our team. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Are you looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference in the health and well-being of your community? We offer a long-term career opportunity in an essential service with competitive earnings and a fast-paced working environment. Enjoy the freedom to work in the field, help others, receive paid training, and access opportunities for advancement! People come to pest control from a wide variety of fields: route/delivery drivers, retail, customer service, construction, military veterans, lawncare, warehouse, uniform delivery, restaurants...the list goes on! The bottom line is, if you're a motivated, hard-working, compassionate person with a positive mindset, we can train you for a new career!

Requirements

At least 18 years old, enthusiastic and dedicated with an eye for detail and love of customer service.
The ability to safely move about customer locations, ascend/descend stairs and ladders to service out of the way areas, and position yourself to conduct service under/around furniture, equipment, and tight spaces
The ability to safely move items and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
The ability to work outdoors in all regular seasonal weather conditions
Technical proficiency with computers, smart phones, etc.
Held a valid driver's license for at least 3 years with an acceptable driving record
The ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English
Good oral and written communication
Solid attention to detail
Legal eligibility to work in the U.S.
Availability to work a flexible schedule (between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.)
Availability to work some weekends
High school degree or equivalent

Responsibilities

As a Pest Control Technician, you'll spend your day helping other people in the community by solving their pest issues and building long-term relationships via honesty, empathy, and outstanding customer service.
You'll spend your day traveling to appointments and meeting with customers to assess pest problems in and around their homes and workplaces and executing specialized treatment plans.
You will seek to solve existing pest problems and recommend corrective actions to prevent issues.

Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical PPO options
Delta Dental and Vision
Prescription drug program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
Health Savings Plans (HSA) available with qualified plans
Competitive hourly compensation with overtime above 40 hours
401(k) Savings Plans (Traditional & Roth)
Life insurance and short-term disability 100% company paid (with options to buy up)
Long-term disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance options
Stable, year-round employment with opportunities for growth
Paid training
A take home company vehicle for field positions
Paid time off and eight paid holidays
A peer-to-peer employee recognition program
Opportunities for advancement