Experienced Pest Control Technician

Description

Do you love Pest Control, but feel like you're missing growth opportunities and work-life balance?

If you appreciate great culture, competitive benefits, and the support of a strong team, then look no further than Sprague.

Sprague Pest Solutions is the fastest-growing commercial-only pest control company in the West, headquartered in Tacoma, WA. We are actively seeking licensed commercial pest control technicians to join the family.

Working for Sprague is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and values-driven company culture. If this sounds like your cup of tea, then send us your resume and let’s chat!

What you’ll do:

• Use your experience and certification in pest management to identify, control, destroy, and prevent all sorts of rodent, insect, flying, and crawling pest problems
• 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 problems

What you’ll get working here:

• Salary: $22-28+/hr to start (depending on experience) plus commissions and bonus program 
• 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 tuition assistance and leadership training

Benefits:

• 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 plan

What 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.

Requirements

Must haves for this job:

• 2+ years in commercial or residential pest control
• Current pest control certification or license(s) for inspection, application, consulting, etc.
• 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 performance

Nice to haves for this job:

• 2+ years’ experience in food production, inspection, or IPM practices
• Servsafe, industrial, or safety certifications

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 certifi