Pest Control Service Technician - Grand Traverse/Leelanau County - MI Pest

Job Description

Job Description

Insight HRM is conducting a search for MI Pest & Wildlife for a Pest Control Technician !

Love being on the move? Prefer the great outdoors over sitting at a desk? Looking for a job where every day brings something new? Then this might be the perfect role for you.

Not your traditional "day job" of sitting at a desk or working in the same plant every day. This career opportunity provides variety in both tasks and scenery. Working outdoors and indoors throughout the region (home every evening), providing peace of mind to our clients.

The beautiful Great Lakes State of Michigan brings its' pesky critters and insects into places that make folks uncomfortable. We handle it all with professionalism and pride!

We Offer:

• Competitive pay (hourly with earned bonuses)
• Company vehicle and gas card upon territory assignment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off, holidays & sick leave
• Ongoing training
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $20-22/hour plus earned bonuses
• Home every night - no overnight travel

Job Summary:

The Pest Control Technician is responsible for providing a variety of pest control applications, maintenance and repairs to customer buildings and facilities while adhering to safety standards and protocols.

Essential Functions:

• Perform scheduled pest control service appointments and meet with potential customers in their home, and businesses to offer custom solutions with our set of programs.
• Conduct thorough inspections of interior and exterior areas of potential customer's properties.
• Perform pest prevention/pest control applications as needed.
• Clean up worksite after job completion.
• Serve as a problem solver for our customers by utilizing training, and knowledge provided to decide on the complete solution for our customer's needs.
• Complete paper/ computer (iPhone) records.
• Travel in company vehicle to customer locations.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Regular and predictable attendance, per assigned work schedule.
• Other duties as assigned

Attributes:

• Proficient at prioritizing and able to handle a variety of responsibilities simultaneously with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Works harmoniously and collaboratively with staff, clients, and vendors.
• Friendly and customer-service focused.
• Creative, organized and results driven.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under stress and deadlines.
• Demonstrates professional business practices and ethics.
• Demonstrates knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions required in the line of work.

Education/Certification/Licensing/Experience Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must have valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• 2 years of experience with Pest and/or Wildlife control.
• MDARD certifications: MDARD Commercial Core, 7A General Pest, & 7F Mosquito required; or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Able to work in tight spaces such as crawlspaces and attics, ascend/descend ladders as needed
• Must be able to properly fit PPE respirator (limits facial hair)
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Must be able to work with various chemical applications for the prevention/remediation of pests on a daily basis.
• Must be able to drive from location to location as assigned throughout the work day.
• Performs duties both indoors and outdoors, in a variety of temperatures, environments, and weather conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Compliance

MI Pest & Wildlife provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, arrest and conviction record (and all other protected classes in the State of Michigan or as provided by Federal Law). Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To ensure equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, MI Pest & Wildlife will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless undue hardship on the operation of the organization would result.

Must pass a pre-employment background check including drug screen.