Service Technician

Hours: Typically 40 – 50 hours per week during the warm months of the year. Work day starts at 8:00 am and ends around 5:00 pm depending on your schedule. Winter hours vary between 0-25 hours per week for entry level technicians.

Job Responsibilities:

• Inspect and diagnose pest problems and render appropriate service, using approved materials and methods.
• Be courteous and customer service-minded at all times.
• Productive use of service time and travel (effectively plan your activities at accounts and plan driving routes so you can get things done in the shortest amount of time).
• Apply pesticides safely and effectively in accordance with the label and state regulations.
• Attend all scheduled training. Study at home to obtain certification and license.

Personal Skills:

• Enjoy hands-on work and possess a positive, can-do attitude
• Have experience working alone with indirect supervision (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail
• Good verbal, written, grammar skills are necessary
• High school diploma preferred
• Readily able to receive and carry out instructions
• Have a valid driver’s license and produce a motor vehicle record showing three (3) or less chargeable violations over the past three (3) years.
• Available to work at least two (2) Saturdays a month April through October when necessary.
• Be able to pass a drug screen and stay drug free.
• Be able to pass a background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, crawling and lots of walking
• Able to lift and carry weights up to fifty (50) pounds
• Good in tight spaces, ability to work on a ladder or at heights as needed

We Provide:

• Paid training
• Study materials to obtain Indiana Pesticide Applicator License and pay for the test
• Above average earnings plus commissions and bonuses
• Health Insurance cost sharing
• SEP Retirement Plan (We contribute every year and you don’t have to!)
• Stable employment – in business for over 80 years!
• Paid holidays and vacation

Salary Information:   Entry level technicians usually make about $20-22 per hour on average their first year.

Candidates that include a resume and cover letter will be more thoroughly considered.