Pest Control Technician

Anticimex•Westbrook, ME

51d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a hands-on worker and a problem-solver who likes working independently? Do you enjoy meeting new people and travelling to new places? Have you been seeking a long-term career but keep hitting a dead end? Look no further than Modern Pest Services! Pest management is a pandemic- and recession-proof industry where you’ll make a meaningful difference in the health and safety of your community while maintaining independence and ownership over your own work. Modern Pest is seeking a Pest Control Technician to service our clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding towns/cities. In this role, you'll spend your day on the road solving pest challenges, building long-term relationships with your clients, and protecting homes and businesses from dangerous, destructive, and disease-carrying pests. At Modern Pest, we value hardworking individuals with a strong customer service mindset, and welcome those seeking a new opportunity, a career change, a supportive team with growth opportunities, and a management team that sets you up for success.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid driver’s license required; must meet minimum age requirement of 21 years and/or possess a minimum of 3 years' driving experience for insurance coverage purposes
Must consent to driving company-owned vehicle equipped with front and rear dash cams; continuous recording is required by our insurance during operating hours for safety, liability protection, and driver training.
Proof of vaccination may be required to service certain client accounts.
Must pass all required state licensing exams to meet minimum qualifications by the completion of paid training.
Must meet minimum conduct and attendance standards during 90-day Introductory Period.
Clear 7-year background screen
Clear 3-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
4-panel drug screen (opioids, cocaine, PCP, and amphetamines)

Responsibilities

Solving pest challenges
Building long-term relationships with your clients
Protecting homes and businesses from dangerous, destructive, and disease-carrying pests
Traveling to and from client locations in your company-owned vehicle along a pre-scheduled route
Building and maintaining client relationships
Assessing the true extent of the infestation or pest-related damage
Customizing and executing an effective and safe treatment plan
Offering education and preventative measures to avoid future pest issues
Conducting thorough interior and exterior inspections to monitor pest activity
Offering both immediate and preventative pest management plans to solve the issue long-term
Offering advice and education to clients on both chemical and natural pest control remediation options
Safely administer pest control measures, including spraying perimeters of homes and structures for termites, ants, and other insects, or using bait or traps to eliminate rodent infestations
Recommending products and services for long-term, effective pest control, such as our eco-friendly, all-digital SMART solutions

Benefits

Benefits are easy as 3, 2, 1! Select from 3 Medical plans, 2 Dental plans, and 1 Vision plan through the Horizon and Delta networks
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
HSA with employer match (for qualifying plans)
100% company-paid Life Insurance and Short Term Disability plans
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance options
Employee Assistance Programs at no additional cost
Competitive hourly compensation
Company vehicle and gas card
Company cell phone
401(k) Savings with company match
Employee referral bonus program
A peer-to-peer employee recognition bonus program
Full time, year-round employment
Paid training and in-depth orientation
2 weeks of Paid Time Off and 8 Annual Paid Holidays in the first year of employment
Employer-provided uniforms
Advancement opportunities within both Modern Pest and our parent company, Anticimex