Pest Control Technician

Pest Control Technician

You MUST complete a short PestCo Assessment to be considered for this open position.

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Ecoteam is one of the largest pest control companies in the U.S. that specializes in pest control for property managers. Our management team is highly experienced in the pest control industry. We work with a leading pest control product distributor and our treatments are highly effective.

Location: Austin, Texas and Surrounding Area

Position Type: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday (Saturdays as needed)

Compensation: Starting at $20/hr. Then commission after first month.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a pest control route day to day operations.
• Conduct thorough interior and exterior inspections for pests.
• Communicate effective solutions for customer needs. One-time to continual maintenance.
• Provide estimates timely.
• Apply pesticides according to schedule, safety procedures and label instructions.
• Safe and efficient setting and removal of rodent traps, wasp, hornet, and bees' nests.
• Maintain inventory of pesticides, and all supplies needed to perform daily duties.
• Continually build your knowledge of pest control inspection processes, procedures, and methods.
• Respond to routine customer questions and concerns promptly.
• Assist with generating new sales leads.
• Recommend and provide estimates for one-time treatments and continual maintenance to new and existing customers.
• Complete all scheduled customer appointments on time in accordance with all applicable Company policies and local rules and regulations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for customers by implementing the most efficient and overall best pest solution for each customer's individual needs.
• Use all safety equipment as instructed.
• Maintain professional appearance and equipment in working order including but not limited to vehicle, uniform, application equipment, PPE, paperwork, and literature etc.
• Devote your full attention and time, during working hours, to the performance of your duties and responsibilities as directed by your supervisor and the Company.
• Any other Pest Control Technician duties assigned by Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills effectively through verbal, written and in person.
• Strong customer service and in-person presentation skills.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. and be able to kneel and bend as necessary for a job.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Self-motivated and results driven.
• Valid Driver's license with a good driving record.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Pest Control experience preferred but not required.

Why Join the PestCo Team?

Comprehensive Benefit Plans:

• Use of company-vehicle will be granted upon route assignment.
• Company-provided cellphone/devices or reimbursement.
• Company Provided Uniform.
• Overtime (for applicable roles)
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, & Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• 401K Employer Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - Automatic Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse & Child)
• Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Aflac Options (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Resources and Training provided on-the-job.

Medical Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

Professional Development Opportunities:

• Paid training / Hands-On Training No Experience Required!
• Opportunities to expand licenses and extensive training modules.
• Internal Opportunities for growth with 13 Business Units Across the United States.

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