Service Technician

Plunkett'S Pest Control • Chicago, IL

25d

About The Position

Plunkett's is hiring a Service Technician to provide pest control services to homes and businesses on a route covering Downtown Chicago and Lincoln Park. The technician manages a defined territory, inspects properties, treats common pests, builds customer relationships, and looks for opportunities to grow the route through sales. The role involves working independently in indoor and outdoor conditions, using basic equipment and tools, and completing daily tasks through mobile apps. Plunkett's provides training and licensing support, a support team, and a tablet, vehicle, and gas card for servicing the route. The position offers flexible scheduling and uncapped sales incentives. Training pay is $20–$22 per hour, plus sales incentives.

Technicians are expected to deliver customer-focused service in keeping with Plunkett's Core Four values: care, ownership and accountability, growth, and improving the company's legacy. A pre-employment background check, drug screening, and Motor Vehicle Record check are required after an employment offer.

Requirements

• Comfortable talking with customers and selling services.
• Self-starter who can thrive working independently.
• Willingness to learn and complete company-provided training and licensing.
• 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, and 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.
• Manage and plan work across a defined route.
• Use basic equipment and tools while working in indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Complete daily tasks using mobile apps.
• Document work and commit 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.
• Tablet, vehicle, and gas card provided for servicing the route.
• Uncapped sales incentives.

What This Job Offers

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