Pest Control Trainee - Hiring Immediately

Ready to lead a branch with real momentum?

Sprague is looking for a Branch Manager to lead our Sacramento team into its next chapter of growth. From the Sacramento Valley to the Bay Area and over the Sierra to Reno, this branch serves a large, dynamic territory with a strong commercial client base and plenty of room to grow. As Branch Manager, you’ll set the vision, build on the strengths of a dedicated team, and shape a profitable, high-performing operation that becomes a model for the region.

You’ll lead an energized mix of seasoned pros and rising talent, partner with high-profile commercial clients, including event centers, resorts, and multi-location portfolios, and develop the next generation of Sprague leaders. If you’re a versatile, growth-minded pest control leader who loves building teams, solving problems, and seeing people succeed, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact and grow your career with a company that has been investing in its people for 100 years.

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Team Development:

• Provide visible, consistent leadership that builds trust, clear direction, and a positive, stable culture where people want to stay and grow

• Set clear expectations and pair accountability with hands-on coaching that helps every team member grow

• Recruit great people and build a strong bench of talent to fuel the branch’s growth

• Identify, develop, and mentor emerging leaders, building a pipeline of future Sprague leaders from within the team

• Onboard, train, and support new team members so they quickly become confident, capable contributors

Financial & Operational Management:

• Own branch profitability, including budget development, P&L management, and cost control

• Apply strong business acumen to make smart, strategic investments in people, equipment, and resources that drive growth

• Use financial and operational metrics to spot opportunities and take decisive action to improve results

• Keep many moving pieces on track across an expansive Sacramento-to-Bay-Area-to-Reno territory, adapting plans and resources as the business grows

• Ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery through effective scheduling, routing, and resource planning

Client Relationships & Business Development:

• Build lasting partnerships with high-profile commercial clients, including multi-location portfolios such as event centers and resorts

• Lead the branch to success in third-party audits, delivering service, documentation, and results that exceed client and auditor expectations

• Bring a solutions-focused approach to complex client needs, turning challenges into opportunities to strengthen relationships

• Drive profitable revenue growth by pursuing new opportunities across the territory aligned with Sprague’s value proposition

• Partner with sales and account management to grow and retain the branch’s commercial book of business

Compliance & Safety:

• Own branch quality and safety outcomes by setting standards and holding leaders accountable

• Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements

• Maintain audit-ready practices and proactively address risk and quality issues through continuous improvement

What we do at Sprague:

Pests pose a serious threat to public health and our world’s food supply. Food-borne illnesses as a result of bacteria transmitted by pests sicken millions of people annually. Sprague’s highly trained and dedicated team is driven to design and deliver pest management programs using the latest technology and products to safeguard people, property, and food, and leave the smallest environmental footprint.

Working for Sprague means passionately delivering uncompromising service. We focus on our commitment to our clients and ourselves; consistency, accountability, respect; teamwork among co-workers, our clients, and the community; and environmental responsibility in our approach to pest prevention.

What you’ll get working here:

• Salary: $95,000-105,000 per year to start plus annual bonus

• A take-home service vehicle with gas card

• Company-provided phone, laptop, 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 tuition assistance and leadership training

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance within 30 days of hire

• 401K after 1 year, with 100% match up to 3% plus 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

W. B. Sprague Company Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory motor vehicle record report that is checked annually.

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.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

What You Bring to this Role

Must haves for this job:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid Driver’s License and Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record

• Pest control industry experience

• 2+ years’ experience in managing people and business operations

• Proven record of maintaining or improving profitability, with strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets

• Track record of coaching and developing team members into future leaders

• Strong problem-solver with the versatility to pivot quickly and keep many moving pieces on track

• Growth mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning for yourself and your team

• Strong communicator with emotional intelligence and adaptability

• Proven ability to realistically assess challenges and implement steady, long-term improvements

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement

• Competitive approach to both individual and team performance

• Willingness to travel throughout the entire service territory

Nice to haves for this job:

• Commercial pest control experience strongly preferred

• Experience managing multi-location commercial accounts and preparing for third-party audits

• Established professional relationships within the regional pest control industry and commercial client community

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred

• 3+ years' experience in pest management

• Pest control, industrial, or safety certifications

Pre-Hire Screening Requirements:

• 5+ years Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record

• Criminal Background Check: Federal, State, County

• Education & Employment Verification

• DOT Physical with 5-Panel Drug Screen

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Compensation details: 95000-105000 Yearly Salary

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