What is expected of you:
• Establish effective working relationships with a variety of customers and partner with them on best practices to identify and solve pest problems.
• Use handheld computerized equipment to manage service and document structural, sanitation and pest issues.
• This position is classified as heavy work
Position Details:
• Candidate must reside in: Tampa, or surrounding area
• Route territory will include: Tampa, and surrounding area
• Work week and shift: Mon-Sat - (7 am – 5:30 pm).
Minimum Qualifications:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years work or military experience
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable motor vehicle record, and drive and maintain a company vehicle and equipment in clean and proper operating condition
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Willingness to be on-call during off work hours and weekends as necessary
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role Physical Demands:
• Must have the ability to Lift/Push/Pull/Carry up to 50 pounds (25 kilograms) chest high.
• Must be able to access and be comfortable with working in a variety of conditions to include confined spaces damp and/or dusty locations, freezing conditions and hot conditions. And long drives to accounts.
• Must be able to physically perform the essential duties of the position which include lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, use hands to finger, balancing, walking, standing, talk and hear.
• Must be capable of wearing a respirator
• Possess or able to obtain required pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to country or state/local law
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen and physical exam upon request.
• Driving long distances to cover jobs or quotes added to your routes
• Daily cleaning of vehicles and weekly washing and equipment maintenance.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect the interior and exterior of buildings and the surrounding environment for any signs of infestation
- Determine the types of pests and best possible treatment options
- Measure the size of the areas to be treated
- Create and present bids with the estimated cost of services
- Implement various pest control methods to treat the areas
- Safely apply pesticides
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a Pest Control Technician or in a similar position
- High school diploma/GED preferred
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the job, including standing for extended periods, crawling in small spaces, and lifting heavy objects
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety protocols when dealing with potentially hazardous materials
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to maintain detailed records of payment and chemicals used