Commercial Pest Control Technician (Route Manager)

Description

When was the last time you had a really great day at work? You solved a tough problem for your customer and left them smiling? You came home and felt like you absolutely won the day?

This is what the day of a Route Manager looks like:

You manage your own schedule and workload. You spend your day building professional relationships but also making friends with your clients and team members. You are a trusted advisor for your clients, solving challenging problems, protecting their business, and improving the health and safety of your community. You have limitless room to grow and excel as you build a rewarding career with great benefits and paid time off.

Apply now. Your next great adventure awaits.

What you’ll do:

• 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 problems

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.

What you’ll get working here:

• Salary: $21-26/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 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

Requirements

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 performance

Nice to haves for this job:

• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, logistics, construction, or other physically demanding jobs
• 1+ years’ experience in customer service, retail, food service, or hospitality
• Pest control, industrial, or safety certifications, specifically Branch 2, QAL, and/or Category M

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory motor vehicle record report that is checked annually.

Sprague Pest Solutions is an Equal Opportunity employer and promotes diversity through a culture of inclusion and opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are a drug and smoke-free environment.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and