Seasonal Pest Specialist
29 days ago
Toms River
Job Description Summary/Objective Our team is committed to providing exceptional pest control services while fostering a work environment that values integrity, excellence, empathy, accountability, and teamwork. We invest in our team members through training and personal development. A Pest Specialist is a rewarding career where you can make a real impact and be a part of a supportive, professional team. As a Pest Specialist you will provide pest control for residential homes and commercial establishments by identifying potential pest problems, conducting inspections, while designing and implementing control strategies to resolve all of a customer's pest control needs. Essential Functions and Responsibilities • Being prompt to scheduled appointments., • Inspect the property, determine problem, and implement the most effective solution., • Identify different species of roaches, rodents, ants, and other household pests, • Operate and maintain spraying equipment, bait gun, power fogger and other equipment for applying pesticides, • Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations governing pesticide application., • Document/Record all information by filling out all company inspection forms, in accordance with Company procedures., • Effectively communicate with customers and office staff., • Thoroughly and efficiently gather customer information, access and fulfill customer needs, educate the customer where applicable in order to prevent future pest infestations, • Participate in routine maintenance of Company vehicle and equipment., • Practice workplace safety procedures as outlined in the Company's Safety Manual., • Operate company vehicle in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life., • Clean vehicles as scheduled and/or required., • Dress Professionally. Maintain company uniforms in neat and professional manner. Follow company dress code., • Communicate with Manager immediately if questions arise in the field concerning treatment protocols. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Able to identify common household pests and WDOs, • Knowledge of proper treatment methods for pests, • Knowledge of inspections requirements for WDOs and pest problems in residences and commercial establishments, • Ability to perform recommended treatments, • Knowledge of residential, commercial, and remodeling construction and building techniques, • Comfortable wearing safety equipment including respirator, goggles, etc., • Comfortable in small, confined spaces (i.e. crawlspaces), • Able to safely operate a vehicle, • Reading, legible & accurate writing, and drawing, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Familiarity with all equipment used to execute treatments, • Basic math skills Minimum Qualifications • Must be a licensed pest control professional, • Possess current Driver License in the state where you work and maintain a driving record consistent with company standards, • High school degree or equivalent experience, • Present a professional appearance including wearing an approved uniform, • Able to work a 40-hour work week, • Drug-free workplace, • Able to pass a pre-employment background check Benefits: • 401(k) option, • Sick hour accrual, • Company provided Employee Assistance Program, • Company Owned Vehicle for business use Schedule: • Seasonal position May-November, • Monday to Friday, • Weekends as needed License/Certification: • Driver's License (Required) with at least 3 years of driving experience excluding a permit