Pest Technician - We'll Train! (Base Salary, Commission & Bonus included)

Abell Pest Control Careers•Columbus, OH

About The Position

A Career as Unique as You! At Abell, we’re constantly reinventing ourselves. Good business means on-going research and development for more environment sensitive products, safer methodology, applications and different creative ways of doing business. Meeting our customer’s needs means to be constantly challenging our employees with an entirely new and exciting way to work. The Opportunity Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Pest Control Technician will be responsible for : Provide guidance for the best extermination processes for the identified infestation source and whether the process will include pesticide use, mechanical traps, blockages, and/or other pest control methods Establish contact with potential customers to create new business opportunities Follow safety procedures and product instructions at all times when using fumigants, pesticides and power spraying equipment, such wearing protective gear guidelines Maintain proper inventory of tools, equipment, and materials in company vehicle Manage schedule and route to ensure services are completed in a timely manner Address customer needs and optimize their program on-site What we Offer Competitive salary Company vehicle Commission on new business and bonus on service work completed Extended health cover, 401k plan, paid vacation Thorough on-the-job training and consistent education opportunities In-house Professional Development programs Opportunities for growth People-first approach with a strong family culture

Requirements

A Driver's License with a clean driving record
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Customer service experience
Valid Applicator's License

Nice To Haves

Sales experience an asset
Candidates with prior experience will be preferred, but applicants with the following experience have successful transferable skills and be equally considered: lawn care, route sales, route service, field sales, field service, service technician, territory representative, restaurant manager, restaurant server, construction, hotel manager, sales, customer service

Responsibilities

Provide guidance for the best extermination processes for the identified infestation source and whether the process will include pesticide use, mechanical traps, blockages, and/or other pest control methods
Establish contact with potential customers to create new business opportunities
Follow safety procedures and product instructions at all times when using fumigants, pesticides and power spraying equipment, such wearing protective gear guidelines
Maintain proper inventory of tools, equipment, and materials in company vehicle
Manage schedule and route to ensure services are completed in a timely manner
Address customer needs and optimize their program on-site