Pest Control Technician

Smithereen Pest Management•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

Smithereen Pest Management is hiring a Pest Control Technician to work independently in the field, build customer relationships, and help protect residential and commercial properties from pests. The role involves inspecting properties, identifying pest activity and potential concerns, developing and implementing pest management solutions, safely applying products in accordance with company procedures and regulations, and educating customers about treatments and prevention. Technicians also maintain service documentation, provide courteous customer service, and care for their company vehicle, equipment, and supplies. The position includes ongoing training, safety programs, team meetings, and required annual training meetings and company events at off-site locations. This is an active, hands-on role involving work indoors and outdoors, in changing weather and climate conditions, and in tight or confined spaces such as basements, attics, and crawl spaces. Frequent physical activity includes sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. The company describes itself as family-owned, with paid training, opportunities for advancement, and a team-oriented culture.

Requirements

Strong communication and customer service skills.
Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
Detail-oriented with good problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability and willingness to work Monday through Friday and some Saturdays as needed.
Ability to pass required pre-employment screening, including a drug screen, physical, background check, and driving record review.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to provide acceptable documentation under federal Form I-9 requirements.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to perform the essential functions safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Comfort working in tight or confined spaces and indoors and outdoors in varying weather and climate conditions.
Ability to perform frequent physical activities including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Responsibilities

Inspect residential and commercial properties to identify pest activity and potential concerns.
Develop and implement effective pest management solutions.
Apply pest control products safely and responsibly in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulations.
Educate customers on treatment plans and ways to help prevent future pest activity.
Maintain accurate service records and documentation.
Provide professional, courteous, and dependable customer service.
Maintain the company vehicle, equipment, and supplies.
Participate in ongoing training, safety programs, and team meetings.
Attend required annual training meetings and company training events held at off-site locations.

Benefits

Competitive pay with profit-sharing bonus opportunities.
Paid training and opportunities for advancement.
Health, dental, and vision insurance with individual and family coverage options.
401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%.
Two weeks of paid vacation.
Five personal days.
Seven or more paid holidays.
Opportunity to earn up to three additional vacation days through the S.E.L.E.C.T. volunteer program.
Take-home company vehicle and gas card for eligible field positions, with company-paid vehicle maintenance.
Company-paid life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Jennings Education Foundation educational scholarship assistance opportunities for eligible employees and family members.
Student loan repayment program.
Family-friendly events and a supportive, team-oriented company culture.