Service Technician

Plunkett'S Pest Control • Hutchinson, MN

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About The Position

Plunkett's is hiring a Service Technician to provide pest control services and manage a defined route serving Hutchinson, Dassel, Cokato, and the surrounding area. The technician inspects properties, treats common pests, builds customer relationships, and identifies opportunities to grow the route through sales. The role offers flexible scheduling and independent field work with support from a team. Plunkett's provides extensive training and licensing support, along with a tablet, vehicle, and gas card for servicing the route. Training pay is $20.00–$22.00 per hour, with uncapped sales incentives and estimated first-year earnings of $55,000–$63,000.

The position involves indoor and outdoor work and physical tasks, including regularly lifting and moving 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Other physical activities include bending, reaching, and extended walking or sitting. Applicants must complete a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and Motor Vehicle Record check after receiving an employment offer.

Requirements

• Comfortable talking with customers and selling services.
• Self-starter who thrives working independently.
• Eager to learn; the company will provide training and licensing support.
• 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 able to 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.
• Must undergo a 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 stops, and manage a defined route.
• Document work and follow through while committing to safety.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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