Commercial Pest Control Technician & Route Manager
Company: Sprague Pest Solutions
Location: El Cajon
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Description:Sprague Route Managers love their jobs.Every day
brings new opportunities to solve problems, meet new people, work
outside, and take pride in a job well-done. You aren't just
managing pest problems, you're protecting your client's business,
your community's health, and your nation's food supply.You're
rolling up to your clients' site in your company vehicle with
confidence, because you know you have the training, credentials,
safety expertise, commitment to quality, and innovative solutions
that make Sprague a different kind of pest control company.You're
part of a winning team that feels like family. Your family also
loves your job, not just because of the competitive pay and
benefits, but because you're able to be home for dinner every night
and get away for plenty of paid time off every year.You know
Sprague cares about you and your family too, because of the
well-being programs that have helped you save for college, buy a
house, and plan for retirement. Make this your story by applying
now. Your next great adventure as a Sprague Route Manager and
Commercial Pest Control Technician awaits.What you will do as a
Route Manager:
- Learn about all sorts of rodent, insect, flying, and crawling
pests, study for licensing exams, and participate in regular
training to maintain certifications in a variety of pest control
topics
- Build professional relationships with clients and learn about
their unique business challenges
- Inspect client sites for pest activity and apply a combination
of mechanical, biological, and chemical tools to prevent and
control pest issues
- Manage your own route and schedule to ensure clients receive
timely, top-quality service
- Help protect the health and safety of your community by
recognizing and controlling pest problemsWhat we do at
Sprague:Pests pose a serious threat to public health and our
world's food supply. Food-borne illnesses as a result of bacteria
transmitted by pests sicken millions of people annually. Sprague's
highly trained and dedicated team is driven to design and deliver
pest management programs using the latest technology and products
to safeguard people, property, and food, and leave the smallest
environmental footprint.Working for Sprague means passionately
delivering uncompromising service. We focus on our commitment to
our clients and ourselves; consistency, accountability, respect;
teamwork among co-workers, our clients, and the community; and
environmental responsibility in our approach to pest
prevention.What you'll get working here:
- Salary: $22-28/hr to start (depending on experience) plus
performance bonuses and sales commissions
- A take-home service vehicle with gas card
- Company-provided phone, uniforms, and safety equipment
- On-the-job training and licensing
- Pride in your work and the Sprague mission
- A supportive team environment based on family values
- Unlimited growth opportunities, with continuing education and
leadership trainingBenefits:
- Health, Vision, Dental Insurance within 30 days of hire
- 401K after 1 year, with 100% match up to 3% plus 50% match up
to 6%
- Paid time off: Personal time available day 1, holiday and
vacation time after 90 days
- Childcare assistance and college savings planRequirements:Must
haves for this job:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver's License and satisfactory Motor Vehicle
Record
- Attention to detail and high standards of work quality
- Hunger for knowledge and professional development
- Competitive approach to both individual and team
performanceNice to haves for this job:
- Branch 2 pest control license or QAL
- 2+ years' pest control experience OR
- 2+ years' experience in warehousing, logistics, construction,
or other physically demanding jobs OR
- 1+ years' experience in customer service, retail, food service,
or hospitalityAll offers of employment are contingent upon a
satisfactory motor vehicle record report that is checked annually.
Detailed Job Description:Position Summary The primary function of
the Pest Control Technician (Route Manager) is to manage a
dedicated route, providing pest control and inspection services to
commercial clients according to established standards for
timeliness and quality. The Route Manager will develop cordial
professional relationships with clients to fully understand their
unique business challenges, offer knowledgeable guidance, recommend
actions, and solve a wide variety of pest management problems. The
Route Manager reports to the Branch Manager and partners with
Operations Managers, Sales Reps, and a team of technicians to
continually grow and improve business operations. Essential Duties
and Responsibilities
- Manage a dedicated route of commercial clients, delivering
uncompromising service in a professional, safe, friendly, and
cordial manner
- Participate in training and certification programs, then apply
knowledge to locate, identify, destroy, control, and repel
pests
- Partner with client and technical specialists to solve
complicated pest problems
- Provide proactive, knowledgeable guidance to customers,
effectively communicating options and recommendations for managing
new or complex pest problems
- Provide uncompromising service, aiming to exceed client
expectations in every interaction
- Set up, monitor, and tear down equipment for new installations
and specialized treatments
- Respond quickly and professionally to client complaints and
service requests
- Work a flexible schedule as needed to meet client expectations,
managing schedule and route to address urgent and unscheduled
services in a timely manner
- Drive and maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized company
service vehicle according to Sprague and DOT standards
- Maintain proper inventory of tools, equipment, and materials in
company vehicle
- Seek out opportunities to grow accounts and branch sales by
asking for referrals, speaking with clients about add-on services,
products and equipment, and logging leads for the sales
teamQualifications and Requirements:To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with
customers, peers, and managers
- Ability to set priorities and manage time to accomplish work
goals according to quality standards and deadlines
- Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively in varying
environments and job site conditions
- Ability to perform effectively with miniPI216739141
Keywords: Sprague Pest Solutions, El Cajon , Commercial Pest Control Technician & Route Manager, Professions , El Cajon, California
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