Field Technician - Joplin MO Area

Pest Control Technician

Are you looking for a career that offers full-time work all year long? Rottler Pest Solutions is looking for pest control technicians to service routes in the Joplin area. This is not a seasonal position as we provide services all 12 months of the year and we offer a fully paid, comprehensive training program that is hands-on and in the field. We're a growing, family-owned company that offers our team members opportunities for advancement so you can grow with us.

Pay starts at $20/hour with no prior experience. We also offer unlimited sales commissions, company matched 401k, paid time off, the use of a company vehicle, and medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance.

Do you want to make a difference, enjoy working independently, and love being outdoors? Are you a strong problem solver and wish to use your skills to help others? If so, join our local team of service professionals and give your customers the peace of mind they need by solving their pest concerns. This is your opportunity to work with freedom and flexibility helping others without being tied to a desk.

Your skills development will include company supported career advancement and state licensing. If you are self-organized, have strong communication and computer skills, excellent observation and documentation skills, and work cooperatively with others, this is an exceptional opportunity for you.

Pest Control Technician duties:

• Inspecting and treating for pests, pest harborage, and pest entries
• Building and maintaining customer relationships
• Maintaining high service standards at all accounts
• Taking personal initiative and responsibility for correcting pest problems
• Suggesting and selling services to meet customer needs
• Participation in group meetings and account reviews
• Completion of independent and group ongoing training
• Being an interactive member in team environment
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours

We require technicians to:

• Have worked 3 or more years in jobs dealing with the public
• Have experience using computers and smartphones
• Possess the physical ability to setup, use and work off of 12 foot+ extension ladders
• Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Read and understand product labels printed in English
• Possess a valid driving record that meets company standards
• Show a stable work history
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Work with insects and various animals in a variety of environmental conditions and confined spaces
• Pass a respirator fit test and may require Department of Transportation physical
• Pass a pre-employment drug test, motor vehicle, and criminal background check
• For safety reasons, all technicians ought to be clean-shaven for respirator use