Start Technician - Pest Control

NOZZLE NOLEN INC•West Palm Beach, FL

2d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Nozzle Nolen has been serving South Florida since 1951. Our family-owned company is now in its third generation of management, and we are proud to live and work in this amazing community. We focus on "making things right" for every one of our customers; that's why we guarantee that if the pest returns, so will we. We provide peace of mind by protecting families, employees, and our communities from pests. Voted 4 years in a row "Best of Pest Control in Palm Beach" by the Palm Beach Post. Not only are our team members treated with respect and competitively compensated, but they also benefit from being part of a company that actively rewards employees for being team players while providing ample opportunity for personal and professional growth. We provide excellent benefits, including health insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid training, paid holidays, 401(K) match, etc. We are proud of our upbeat work environment, fun co-workers, and our family-oriented company culture. The Start Tech is a leader and expert in performing our different pest control services. They are a strong communicator with a track record of sales and upgrades. He/she is able to identify sales opportunities in all of our categories and close on those opportunities. Additionally, the Start Tech provides a great first impression and sets the customers expectations going forward. The Start Tech will complete the initial service for new accounts, and any necessary follow ups before handing the account over to the assigned Route Tech. You will be working indoors, outdoors, on roofs, and in attics. The job is a busy, active, physical, full-time role. This person plays a vital role in the smooth operations of any branch. The perfect fit is a high energy, adaptable person who works well independently. This is a hands-on position for someone who is eager to learn and grow with our company. You must be flexible and adaptable as your workday is constantly changing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Drivers license required; Commercial Drivers License may be required.
Ability to lift 50lb regularly
Ability to stand, walk, crouch, crawl, climb for a long period of time
Must be able to wear a respirator while performing services.
Must be able to tolerate a variety of environment conditions, seasonal weather, damp locations and duty locations.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to apply pesticides chemicals in accordance with established regulations and to read, understand and follow chemical label instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with diverse population.
Ability to lift 50lbs regularly, crawl through attics, use a ladder to access roofs and inspect crawl space.
Ability to tolerate a variety of environmental conditions, seasonal weather, damp locations and dusty locations.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in lawn care technician or extermination/pest is helpful, but not necessarily required.
May be required to complete stated certification/licensing process after on-the-job-training.

Responsibilities

Complete initial treatment for new accounts, including full inspection of property for pest, pest harborage, pest entries, etc., including, rats, termites, snakes, wasps, ants, spiders, mosquitoes, or bed bugs.
Set traps, place baits, and remove dead rodents after extermination or live animals after trapping.
Educate clients in proper sanitation and storage practices and advise clients of the need to perform proper sanitation as part of the pest control program.
Make suggestions for additional services to customers based on your findings.
Provide detailed notes in PestPac on what was found, what treatments were done, and what was communicated to the customer.
Work together with supervisors in the areas of sanitation and pest elimination
Collaborate with the sales department to resolve problems with clients in the areas of service and pricing
Collaborate with the quality control department when needed for training or resolving pest problems.
Complete scheduled work as assigned and be able to respond to last minute changes to your schedule when notified by your manager.
Communicate with customer what they can expect from their regular services going forward.
Ensure safety procedures are followed for application and reentry.
Keep service vehicle organized, professional, clean and follow all regulations
Maintain proper inventory of tools, equipment, and materials in company vehicle.
Attend monthly training meetings with branch
Use OSHA mandated personal protective and respiratory equipment
Assist co-workers on as a needed basis