Service Technician

Plunkett'S Pest Control • Somerset, PA

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About The Position

Plunkett's is hiring a full-time Service Technician to provide pest control services for homes and businesses on a route serving Somerset and the surrounding area. The technician manages a defined territory, plans and prioritizes their schedule, inspects properties, treats common pests, and builds customer relationships. The role includes opportunities to grow the route through sales and offers uncapped sales incentives. Plunkett's provides training and licensing support, along with a support team for technicians working independently in the field. Training pay is $20.00–$22.00 per hour plus uncapped sales incentives; estimated first-year pay is $40,000–$47,000 per year.

Technicians use basic equipment and tools and work in indoor and outdoor conditions. The company provides a tablet, vehicle, and gas card for servicing the route. Applicants should be comfortable with customer interaction and sales, independent work, physical tasks, outdoor conditions, and mobile apps. A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license are required. The hiring process includes a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and Motor Vehicle Record check after an offer.

Requirements

• Comfortable talking with customers and selling services.
• Self-starter who can work independently.
• Eager to learn; training and licensing are provided.
• Comfortable with physical work and outdoor conditions.
• Able to use mobile apps for daily tasks.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Regularly lift and move 25 to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Able to perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, and extended walking or sitting.
• Pass pre-employment background check, drug screening, and Motor Vehicle Record check upon receiving an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in route sales, account management, or customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide pest control services for homes and businesses.
• Inspect properties and treat for common pests.
• Build strong customer relationships.
• Look for ways to grow the route through sales.
• Use basic equipment and tools while working in indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Plan the workday, prioritize route stops, and manage a defined territory.
• Document work and commit to safety.

Benefits

• Full benefits package, including $0 deductible medical insurance, paid time off, life insurance, and 401(k).
• Comprehensive training and licensing support.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Tablet, vehicle, and gas card provided for route service.
• Uncapped sales incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED