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Pest Control Technician
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What they do
A Pest Control Technician controls problems with unwanted animals and insects in residences, commercial buildings and the areas around them. Inspects buildings, identifies pests and determines pest control treatment. Provides applications of chemical pesticides and sets traps or bait. Makes minor building repairs as needed to keep pests out.
$42,365 / year median in Arizona
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Are you organized, friendly, and motivated to succeed? You'll also need to have strong communication skills so that you can email, text, call, talk, and write effectively There are some things you'll just need to have or know to join PestBear as a Pest Control Technician High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information in both internal and external settings Some basic math skills — add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals With the help of PestBear (and with the company footing the bill), you'll need to maintain the licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations And you'll need a valid driver's license and be at least 23 years of age You've got to be able to move up to 50 lbs and regularly and 11-20 lbs You must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean The vision to perform detail-oriented activities at distances close to the eyes or within arm's reach Sometimes you'll need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator, and you'll need to be okay with regularly working in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways (you know, where critters live) Responsibilities Roll up your sleeves and get ready to learn how we take care of customers You'll become an expert in applying our company products so they're safe and effective You'll be responsible for building relationships with customers, scheduling and confirming their appointments, helping with sales to current customers, and expanding our product to new customers You'll move around a lot — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling You'll go up and downstairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles This is kind of a no-brainer — you'll be around animals and insects And you'll have to be okay with working in tight, confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways — as you might find in crawl spaces Benefits Benefits include a 401(k) and full medical, dental and vision When you first join PestBear, you'll spend a few months in training You'll get rewarded with competitive pay and robust benefits to cover you and your family As a teammate, you will be eligible for a 401(k) and company-paid life insurance. You put in the work, and you'll reap the rewards You'll be part of a community — bonus points if you're already a leader in yours You'll be onboarded and trained by the best of 'em You'll get paid to get licensed, something you'll have for a lifetime The same goes for your PestBear phone Full description Job Description Creepy crawlies and contented customers. Intrigued? You might be just who we're looking for Busting bugs has its benefits. Company-provided truck, gas, and phone. But it's more than that. It's serving with a smile. It's having your teammates' backs. It's going above and beyond and making a difference. We step in and step up when people have problems they can't fix, and they need the pros. We crush their pest problems and lift their spirits. Back to you. Are you a hard worker? Can you follow directions, adapt to change, and solve problems? Are you organized, friendly, and motivated to succeed? That's a great place to start. As a Pest Control Technician, here's what you can expect: You won't be tied to a desk. You'll be out and about — mobile, independent, and growing your career with a clear view of the next steps. You'll be the face of PestBear to your local community (with the backing of a national brand), and your clients will count on you to protect their businesses, their homes, and their families. When you first join PestBear, you'll spend a few weeks in training. Once you've got that and some state-required licenses and certificates under your belt, you'll take the lead with your own customers. You'll get rewarded with competitive pay and robust benefits to cover you and your family. As a teammate, you will be eligible for a 401(k), company-paid life insurance, full medical, dental , and vision insurance. You put in the work, and you'll reap the rewards. You'll be part of a community — bonus points if you're already a leader in yours. Our bonds are strong at PestBear and the relationships we develop in the communities we serve are unparalleled. Our teammates give back through volunteering, donations, scholarships, and more. You'll be onboarded and trained by the best of 'em. You'll get paid to get licensed, something you'll have for a lifetime. You'll know how to bust bugs at home, too. What your days will look like: Roll up your sleeves and get ready to learn how we take care of customers. You'll become an expert in applying our company products so they're safe and effective. Are you a good driver? As a technician, your office is the cab of your PestBear truck. You'll use it on calls and take it back to the office. You will also have PestBear phone. We trust our technicians. You'll be responsible for building relationships with customers, scheduling and confirming their appointments, helping with sales to current customers, and expanding our product to new customers. Does technology scare you? That's okay. We provide training and support to ensure you're comfortable using state-of-the-art tools. You'll also need to have strong communication skills so that you can email, text, call, talk, and write effectively. Oh, and sometimes there's paperwork. There's an opportunity to grow into a role you're passionate about and fits your skillset — whether that's management, a move to sales, or another opportunity at PestBear.