Service Technician

Plunkett'S Pest Control • Effingham, IL

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Plunkett's is hiring a Service Technician to provide pest control services to homes and businesses in Effingham and the surrounding area. The technician manages a defined route, inspects properties, treats common pests, builds customer relationships, and identifies opportunities to grow the route through sales. The role involves independent field work, indoor and outdoor conditions, physical tasks, and use of basic tools, equipment, and mobile apps. The company provides extensive training and licensing support, along with a tablet, vehicle, and gas card. Training pay is $20–$22 per hour, with uncapped sales incentives.

Requirements

• Comfortable talking with customers and selling services.
• Self-starter who can work independently.
• Eager to learn; the employer will provide 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 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.
• Manage and prioritize stops on a defined route.
• Use basic equipment and tools and work in indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Use mobile apps for daily tasks.
• 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 to service the route.
• Uncapped sales incentives.

What This Job Offers

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