Commercial Pest Route Manager - We Train You!

Description Ready to take control of your career? Join a team that protects businesses and builds lasting partnerships. Are you a people person with a knack for solving problems and delivering great service? Join a team that helps businesses stay safe, clean, and pest‑free—while building lasting relationships and growing your career. What You’ll Do Be the Go‑To Expert: Manage a route of commercial clients, providing top‑notch pest control services and inspections that keep their businesses running smoothly. Deliver Exceptional Service: Respond quickly and professionally to service requests and concerns, solving problems with confidence and care. Stay Flexible: Adapt your schedule to meet client needs, including urgent or unscheduled visits. Grow Relationships: Spot opportunities to expand services, ask for referrals, and support our sales team with qualified leads. Represent with Pride: Keep your company vehicle clean, safe, and well‑stocked. Why You’ll Love Working Here Supportive Team Culture: Work independently, but always have a team behind you. Tools & Training: We provide everything you need to succeed—from equipment to ongoing education. Career Advancement: Earn certifications, learn new technologies, and grow your career. Meaningful Work: Help businesses stay pest‑free and protect public health every day. What You Bring A strong background in customer service, retail, or hospitality. Excellent communication and time‑management skills. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record. A desire to learn, grow, and make a difference. Why Sprague? Impactful Work: Help businesses thrive by keeping their environments safe. Career Growth: We invest in your development with training and advancement opportunities. Team Culture: Join a supportive team that values integrity, innovation, and service excellence. What You’ll Get Working Here Salary: $26–30/hr to start (depending on experience) plus performance bonuses and sales commissions. A take‑home service vehicle with gas card. Company‑provided phone, uniforms, and safety equipment. On‑the‑job training and licensing. Pride in your work and the Sprague mission. A supportive team environment based on family values. Unlimited growth opportunities, with continuing education and leadership training. Benefits Health, vision, and dental insurance within 30 days of hire. 401(k) after 1 year, with 100% match up to 3% and 50% match up to 6%. Paid time off: Sick time available day 1; holiday and vacation time after 90 days. Childcare assistance and college savings plan. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor‑vehicle record. 2+ years of experience in route sales, facilities management, janitorial service, landscaping, environmental services, customer service, sales, retail, or hospitality roles. Attention to detail and high standards of work quality. Hunger for knowledge and professional development. Competitive approach to individual and team performance. Nice to Haves 2+ years of experience in pest control, landscaping, agriculture, or food production. Certifications in pest control, industrial, or safety. Pre‑Hire Screening Requirements 5+ years satisfactory motor‑vehicle record. Criminal background check: federal, state, and county. DOT physical with 5‑panel drug screen. Position Summary The primary responsibility for a Route Manager is to provide pest control and inspection services assigned client locations according to established standards for responsiveness and quality. The Route Manager develops professional relationships with clients to understand their unique business challenges, offers knowledgeable guidance, recommends actions, and solves a wide variety of pest management problems. This position reports to the Branch Manager and partners with Operations Managers, Sales Reps, and a team of Route Managers (technicians) to continually enhance client satisfaction and business operations. Detailed Job Description Position Title: Route Manager (Commercial Pest Control Technician) Department: Operations Reports to: Branch Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary: $26–30 per hour (depending on market, experience, and licensing) plus incentives Client Satisfaction Provide proactive, knowledgeable guidance to customers and effectively communicate options and recommendations for managing new or complex pest problems. Respond quickly and professionally to client complaints and service requests. Seek out opportunities to grow accounts and branch sales by asking for referrals, speaking with clients about add‑on services, products, and equipment, and logging leads for the sales team. Safety Drive and maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organized company service vehicle according to Sprague and DOT standards. Set up, monitor, and tear down equipment for new installations and specialized treatments. Continuous Learning & Improvement Engage in regular training sessions to earn and maintain certifications and stay updated on the latest pest control methods and technologies. Partner with clients and technical specialists to create action plans for solving and preventing pest management problems. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements High school diploma or GED. 2+ years in route sales, facilities management, janitorial service, landscaping, or environmental services. 2+ years’ experience in customer service, sales, retail, or hospitality roles. Excellent communicator, written and verbal, able to convey complex concepts and risk factors. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related technology. Ability to pass background screening requirements, including identity, criminal history, and motor‑vehicle record checks. Ability to meet DOT physical standards, including a 5‑panel drug screen. Preferred Qualifications Previous pest control experience. Pest control, industrial, or safety certifications. Physical Requirements Physical strength and stamina to handle pest control equipment and work in various environments. Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Bending, stooping, and crawling frequently. Prolonged standing and walking during inspections. Working in confined spaces such as crawl spaces, equipment rooms, and silos. Climbing ladders and working at heights when necessary. Driving ability, including maintaining control and awareness on long drives. Use of protective equipment (gloves, goggles, respirators). Preparedness for various weather conditions. Safety awareness and adherence to protocols. Equal Employment Opportunity Sprague Pest Solutions is an Equal Opportunity employer and promotes diversity through a culture of inclusion and opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are a drug and smoke‑free environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sprague Pest Solutions