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Terminix
Route 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.
$42,535 / year median in Virginia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Route Technician Terminix - 2.8 Norfolk, VA Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Paid training Fuel card Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication Outdoor work experience Basic math High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description Terminix is an Essential Service Provider under Health Department and Government guidelines and remains open to provide healthier and safer environments for our customers and communities. We are actively seeking, selecting and securing talent for the Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Va. areas. Terminix has built a reputation as one of the nation's leading providers of termite and pest control services, safeguarding homes in Eastern North Carolina and Tidewater Virginia for more than 85 years. What is this role about? Our Route Technicians serve in a key front-line role and are the very heart of what we do. It's all about providing outstanding service delivery of Terminix products to valued customers within your assigned territory. What does a "Day-in-the-Life" look like? Equipped with a company vehicle and excellent industry training, Route Techs are out in the neighborhoods Terminix serves visiting residential customers and performing their pest control treatments. Technicians also offer customers on their route additional products and services that may be beneficial, which presents a great opportunity to earn commissions on top of a very attractive base salary. Here are a few more specifics of what you would be doing each day: Applying pest control treatments to structures according to schedule, safety procedures and label instructions. Responding on a timely basis to customers' requests for telephone and in-person service calls + calling customers to confirm scheduled services. Identifying and acting upon opportunities to sell additional Terminix products or services What do I need to be successful? Being a high school graduate/having a GED and a valid driver's license are both requirements Prior industry experience is great, but not required. The following are much more important… You are personable and enjoy interacting with customers You are self-motivated and have a strong work ethic You can effectively present information to customers one-on-one and in small groups You are detailed oriented and understand the importance of safety You have a good aptitude for basic math-- necessary for doing calculations related to sales and service Of course, given our business, you should be comfortable working outside and in confined spaces like crawl spaces and attics Why should I choose Terminix? In addition to being part of an iconic brand with a rich 85 year history, here are some other highlights of what we offer members of the Terminix Team. Comprehensive, paid training. Highly competitive compensation. Company provided vehicle (that you can take home with you at night) and gas card Opportunities for advancement and career growth - including paths into management level roles. We love to promote from within the company. 401K and Health Insurance. Paid Holidays. Accruing vacation/sick time. Please respond with your resume or call: 910-824-1504.