Pest Control Technician

Abell Pest Control•Orange Township, OH

20d

About The Position

At Abell, ongoing research and development supports more environmentally sensitive products, safer methods and applications, and creative ways of doing business. The company emphasizes meeting customer needs and providing employees with a new and exciting way to work. Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Pest Control Technician provides guidance on appropriate extermination processes for identified infestations, including pesticide use, mechanical traps, blockages, and other pest control methods. The role also involves developing new business, following safety procedures when using pest-control products and equipment, maintaining supplies in a company vehicle, managing service routes and schedules, and addressing customer needs on-site. The position offers a competitive salary, a company vehicle, commission on new business, bonuses for completed service work, extended health coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid vacation, training and education opportunities, professional development programs, growth opportunities, and a people-first culture.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Customer service experience.
Valid Applicator's License.

Nice To Haves

Sales experience is an asset.
Prior experience is preferred.
Transferable experience may include lawn care, route sales, route service, field sales, field service, service technician work, territory representation, restaurant management or service, construction, hotel management, sales, or customer service.

Responsibilities

Recommend suitable extermination processes for identified infestation sources, including pesticides, mechanical traps, blockages, and other pest-control methods.
Contact potential customers to create new business opportunities.
Follow safety procedures and product instructions when using fumigants, pesticides, and power-spraying equipment, including protective-gear guidelines.
Maintain an appropriate inventory of tools, equipment, and materials in the company vehicle.
Manage schedules and routes to complete services in a timely manner.
Address customer needs and optimize their pest-control program on-site.