Commercial Pest Control (Route Manager)- We Train You!

About the role

Join Sprague Pest Solutions as a Commercial Pest Control Technician (Route Manager) and help businesses solve pest problems while building strong client relationships. This role involves managing a dedicated route of commercial clients, delivering top-notch pest control services, and contributing to business growth through proactive client engagement and sales opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dedicated route of commercial clients, ensuring pest problems are resolved and prevented.
• Provide pest control and inspection services at client locations with professionalism and a friendly attitude.
• Respond quickly and professionally to client complaints and service requests, turning problems into solutions.
• Work a flexible schedule to meet client expectations, including handling urgent and unscheduled services.
• Drive a clean, safe, and well-organized company service vehicle and maintain proper inventory of tools and materials.
• Seek opportunities to grow accounts and branch sales by asking for referrals and discussing add-on services, products, and equipment.
• Set up, monitor, and tear down equipment for new installations and specialized treatments.
• Partner with clients and technical specialists to create action plans for solving and preventing pest management problems.

Requirements

• Professional demeanor with a commitment to delivering uncompromising service.
• Problem-solving skills to locate, identify, destroy, control, and repel pests using training and certification knowledge.
• Flexibility to work a flexible schedule to meet client expectations and manage urgent services.
• Ability to collaborate with Operations Managers, Sales Reps, and technicians to improve business operations.
• Organizational skills to maintain proper inventory of tools, equipment, and materials in the company vehicle.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
• 2+ years’ experience in route sales, facilities management, janitorial service, landscaping, environmental services, customer service, sales, retail, or hospitality roles.
• Attention to detail and high standards of work quality.
• Hunger for knowledge and professional development.

Nice to Haves

• 2+ years’ experience in pest control, landscaping, agriculture, or food production.
• Pest control, industrial, or safety certifications.

Pre-Hire Screening Requirements

• 5+ years Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
• Criminal Background Check: Federal, State, County.
• DOT Physical with 5-Panel Drug Screen.

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: Sick time available day 1, holiday and vacation time after 90 days.
• Childcare assistance and college savings plan.

Pay

• $22–$28/hour to start (depending on experience), plus performance bonuses and sales commissions.