Pest Control Service Technician 1
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Pest Control Service Technician I
Department: Pest Control
Reports To: Supervisor
Date:
Summary
Perform a variety of duties that include the application of pesticides, and rodenticides, in a safe and effective manner according to company policies, procedures, and Manufacturer’s label directions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide a variety of pest control services to Residential and Commercial accounts.
- Identify various pests and apply the proper pest control service and products In accordance with the manufacturer’s label.
- Must be able to work with daily schedules, follow verbal and written instructions, and must keep accurate records of products and procedures used.
- Operate company vehicles in a safe and courteous manner, and follow all state vehicle laws.
- Maintain equipment and notify supervisor immediately of any repair requirements for all equipment.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with customers, and maintain a neat appearance.
- Answer phones/radio equipment in a timely and professional manner.
- Make suggestions for rules or policy changes that you feel would improve sales, profits, and efficiency.
- Advise Supervisor, as far in advance as possible, of desired changes from assigned work schedule.
- Attend and participate in any assigned, company sponsored meetings and/or training programs.
- Complete or assist with any and all company duties as requested
Qualifications
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.
- Individual must possess interpersonal skills to interact with customers, technicians, dispatchers, and supervisors.
- Must have and maintain a valid drivers license
- Must be able to use small hand tools, operate several sizes of ladders to perform various pest control services.
- Must acquire and maintain a valid Pennsylvania pesticide applicator’s license within first 6 months of employment.
- Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision, and be able to
- make decisions.
- Must be able to read and navigate maps for locating customer service address.
- Must be thorough and conscientious.
Education and Experience
- High School Graduate or comparable.
- Year of pest control experience required
Language Skills
- Good communication skills.
- Must have ability to read and write the English language.
Mathematical Skills
- General math skills at a high school graduate level.
Reasoning Ability
- Moderate level as is required to respond to customers and provide solutions to inquiries.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
- Person must have a valid PA Drivers license.
- Pennsylvania Pesticide applicator’s license and Category #15.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Hours of work-7:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M based on customer demand.
- Seasonal overtime and rotating on call is required.
- Some ladder work 6ft to 40 ft.
- Working in confined spaces (attics, crawl spaces, etc.)
- Must be able to wear protective clothing.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Indoors-outdoors
- Reasonable amount of time spent in the company vehicle to and from customer service locations.
- Work in and around customers home, and or buildings.
- Personal protective equipment required.
- No Smoking in company buildings and on customer property