Pest Control Technician- Sign on Bonus for Licensed IDPH Tech

PestCo LLC•Glenview, IL

2d•$36,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Pointe Pest Control is seeking a Pest Control Technician responsible for providing pest remediation and prevention solutions to commercial or residential structures. This role involves operating a pest control route, applying pesticides according to safety procedures and label instructions, and ensuring timely arrival at customer locations. The technician will discuss service scopes with customers, assist in sales, and utilize in-house training to determine the most efficient pest solutions. They will also recommend and provide estimates for treatments and maintenance, complete scheduled appointments, and serve as a subject matter expert for customers. Maintaining a professional appearance and ensuring equipment, including the company vehicle, uniform, and application equipment, is in working order is crucial. The technician must devote their full attention to their duties during working hours as directed by their supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong Communication skills effectively through verbal, written and in person.
Strong customer service and in-person presentation skills.
Ability to lift to 50 lbs and be able to kneel and bend as necessary for a job.
Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
Self-motivated and results driven.
Valid Driver’s license with a good driving record.
Pass a background check and drug screen.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos
Ability to write simple correspondence and be able to use an iPad (provided by the company)
Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients and other employees.

Nice To Haves

$750 Sign on Bonus for Valid IDPH License.
Pest Control experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of a pest control route.
Apply pesticides to structures according to schedule, safety procedures and label instructions.
Follow a daily schedule, ensuring timely arrival at each of your customer's home.
Discuss the scope of service with the customer.
Assist in sales.
Utilize in-house training provided to decide the most efficient pest solution for your customer's needs.
Provide your customers with the best pest control and eradication services in the industry.
Recommend and provide estimates for one-time treatments and continual maintenance to new and existing customers.
Complete all scheduled customer appointments on time in accordance with all applicable Company policies and local rules and regulations.
Serve as the subject matter expert for customers by implementing the most efficient and overall best pest solution for each customer's individual needs.
Use all safety equipment as instructed.
Maintain professional appearance and equipment in working order including but not limited to vehicle, uniform, application equipment, PPE, paperwork, and literature etc.
Devote your full attention and time, during working hours, to the performance of your duties and responsibilities as directed by your supervisor and the Company.

Benefits

Use of company-vehicle will be granted upon route assignment
Company-provided cellphone/devices or reimbursement
Company Provided Uniform
Red Wing and Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
Overtime, Commissions, and Bonuses
Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, & Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company Provided Life Insurance
401K – Employer Match
Health Savings Account (HSA) - Automatic Employer Contribution
Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA
Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse & Child)
Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Options (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage)
Employee Assistance Program
PestCo Discounts Program (Included Child Care, Event Tickets, and thousands of Discounts!)
Educational Resources and Training provided on-the-job.
Paid training / Hands-On Training
Opportunities to expand licenses and extensive training modules.
Internal Opportunities for growth with 13 Business Units Across the United States.