Termite/Wildlife Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Rocket Pest Control is an out of this world company looking for the best people to help us be the trusted choice in pest control!

Our Mission is to protect customer’s homes, families and businesses by delivering safe, convenient and reliable pest control solutions. We are committed to customer service and growth while maintaining a culture that makes our employees proud to work at Rocket.

Job Type

Full-Time: Non-Exempt

Pay

Paid hourly (annualized salary of $40,000 - $50,000 per year)

Work Week | Work Hours

Monday – Friday, occasional Saturdays

Specialties / Licenses or Certifications

N/A

Our Position

This position will have a designated territory where you will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to controlling insects, rodents and other pest involving application of professional products and tactics. Termite Specialist will conduct home and property inspections by identifying potential and actual pest problems, remove unwanted pests, setup and check on laid traps, install Sentricon systems and design further control strategies such as Integrated Pest Management.

Your Rewards

• 8 Company-paid Holidays
• 10 Days of Paid-Time Off
• Company-Paid group life insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Retirement Plans with Company match including 401k up to 5%
• Employee Assistance Program

Your Responsibilities

• Maintain service schedules for all customers on assigned route, calling customer prior to their service.
• Inspect/Troubleshoot termite Sentricon systems and wildlife traps as needed to employ sound pest control strategies to maintain a pest free environment for customers on assigned route.
• Uses auger to drills holes into ground for Sentricon stations and digs trenches for liquid termite applications, when applicable.
• Install wildlife and pest traps, apply caulks or other supplies to fill in gaps/holes in the structure of the house, spay installation (TAP Insulation), use a respirator, and use other construction methods to resolve issues.
• Performs moisture/vapor barriers in crawl spaces, where service is offered.
• Provides liquid treatment for bed bugs and/or heat treatment applications.
• Communicate effectively with customers prior to, during and after service delivery in order to assess and meet their needs.
• Continuously monitor infestation/rodent areas and pest application methods (i.e. baits, traps, etc.) after application and communicate progress to customers and operation managers.
• Respond to customer requests in a timely manner.
• Communicate in conjunction with sales staff in order 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 to all driving laws/company policies when operating company vehicles.
• Participate in collections efforts.

Our Requirements

• Complete a minimum of High School diploma or equivalent.
• Position requires successful completion of 30-day initial training (classroom and field training) and earning minimum of two CEU’s annually.
• Required to use 32ft ladder.
• Must have the ability to walk, climb, stoop, reach, crawl, crouch, kneel, push, pull and lift a minimum of 50lbs or more.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication, with particular 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.
• This is a safety-sensitive position; where a momentary lapse of concentration can result in serious injury, death, environmental consequences, or data breach.
• Must be able to work Saturdays.
• Must have valid driver license at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to pass a seven-year criminal background check.
• Must be able to pass company drug screen and/or substance abuse testing.
• Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier.

Rocket Pest is an equal opportunity employer.