Mitchell SD - Pest Management Professional
About The Position
Olson’s Pest Technicians is seeking a motivated, humble, and socially intelligent Pest Management Professional (PMP). No prior experience is required; the company provides comprehensive training for the right candidate. The role combines pest management service with sales, and is suited to someone who is coachable, communicates effectively with different people, and wants to contribute to the community. The position offers independent route work as part of a supportive team, with opportunities to build customer relationships and grow earnings through production and sales bonuses and continuing education. New PMPs must complete a structured training program during their first five weeks of employment. Training includes field work in the assigned service area and classroom and hands-on training at Olson’s Pest Technicians’ headquarters in Yankton, South Dakota. Weeks 1–2 are generally at headquarters Monday through Thursday, with self-study and online training from home on Fridays; weeks 3–4 are in the assigned service area; and week 5 includes additional headquarters training. Employees living more than 45 miles from Yankton should expect overnight stays during headquarters training. Those living more than 100 miles away must use company-provided lodging during headquarters training weeks. The company provides hotel accommodations and meals for approved overnight training. Employees who commute instead are responsible for their commuting time, mileage, and personal vehicle use. Successful completion of the training program is a condition of employment. Compensation is described as competitive first-year annual compensation of $48,000–$54,000, paid as an hourly wage, with potential to grow earnings into the $70,000s or higher through production and sales bonuses and continuing education. The position is full-time, works on the road, and lists preferred willingness to travel of 50%.
Requirements
- No prior experience is required; the company will train the right candidate.
- Must be self-motivated and coachable.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with different people.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
- Must successfully complete the required training program as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree preferred.
- Willingness to travel 50% preferred.
Responsibilities
- Service, treat, and inspect clients’ premises for pests using appropriate preventative methods.
- Follow safety protocols and company standards.
- Build and maintain positive customer relationships while promoting services.
- Independently and efficiently manage a sales and service route.
- Complete the required structured training program during the first several weeks of employment.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Hotel accommodations and meals for employees participating in approved overnight training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
