Wildlife Technician

Rocket Pest Control•Fort Mill, SC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Pest Control is seeking a Wildlife Technician to join their team. This full-time, non-exempt position involves managing insects, rodents, and other pests within a designated territory. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, applying professional products and tactics, removing unwanted pests, setting and checking traps, installing Sentricon systems, and developing Integrated Pest Management strategies. The role requires effective communication with customers and managers, adherence to safety and legal regulations, and maintaining company vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

Complete a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of 30-day initial training (classroom and field training).
Earn minimum of two CEU’s annually.
Valid driver license.
Must be 21 years of age.
Required to use 40ft ladder.
Must be able to walk, climb, stoop, reach, crawl, crouch, kneel, push, pull and lift at least 50 pounds or more.
Excellent written and verbal communication, with emphasis during telephone calls, follow-ups, and in-person correspondence.
Ability to calculate basic math.
Working in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Must be able to work Saturdays.
Must be able to pass a seven-year criminal background check.
Must be able to pass drug screen.
Must be able to pass a three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Position requires successful completion of 30-day initial training (classroom and field training) and earning minimum of two CEU’s annually.

Responsibilities

Install wildlife and pest traps, apply caulks or other supplies to fill in gaps/holes in the structure of the house, spay installation, use a respirator, and use other construction methods to resolve issues.
Inspect/troubleshoot wildlife traps as needed to employ sound pest control strategies to maintain a pest free environment for customers on assigned route in addition to continuously monitor infestation/rodent areas and pest application methods (i.e. baits, traps, etc.) after application and communicate progress to customers and operation managers.
Dispose or displace any wildlife caught in accordance with Federal, State, or local laws.
Diagnose and discuss the scope of pest control & fertilization service(s) with customers.
Maintain service schedules for all customers on assigned routes, calling customer prior to their service.
Use auger to drill holes into ground for Sentricon stations and uses other tools to dig trenches for liquid termite applications, when applicable.
Monitor Sentricon or other bait stations at regular intervals.
Maintain service schedules for all customers on assigned routes and calling customers prior to their service.
Provide steam, liquid treatments for bed bugs and/or heat treatment applications.
Assist with spray installation (TAP Insulation), use a respirator and other construction methods to resolve issues.
Perform assigned duties on rooftops, in attics, in crawl spaces, and on ladders at least 40ft high, and can take pictures of effected areas and show them to the customer.
Communicate effectively with customers before, during and after service delivery to assess and meet their needs.
Communicate with sales staff to meet client expectations.
Participate in ongoing training programs to constantly improve upon skill level.
Complete and submit service-related paperwork in a timely and orderly fashion.
Maintain assigned service vehicle, equipment and tools in clean/good working condition.
Adhere and abide by all driving laws/company policies when operating company vehicles.
Read and understand product/PPE labels accurately to ensure that they are properly applied, stored and disposed of in compliance with State and Federal laws.
Inspect properties for additional pest and/or lawn service needs to generate leads and/or proposals and close sales, if necessary.
Participate in collections efforts.
Perform additional projects as assigned.