Commercial Pest Control Technician (Route Manager) (We will train you!)

About the role

Description Ready to take control of your career? Join a team that protects businesses and builds lasting partnerships. If you're also a problem-solver who thrives on independence, and loves being part of a winning team, then we have the job for you. Sprague Pest Solutions is looking for a Route Manager to join our mission of protecting public health, product and food safety for commercial clients in industries like retail, food service, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Be the Hero: Own a dedicated route of commercial clients and deliver expert pest control and inspection services that keep their businesses running smoothly.
• Solve Puzzles: Tackle pest challenges head-on—responding quickly to service requests and complaints with professionalism and precision.
• Flex Your Schedule: Adapt to client needs with a flexible schedule, including urgent and unscheduled services.
• Grow the Business: Spot opportunities to expand services, ask for referrals, and support our sales team with qualified leads.
• Drive with Pride: Maintain a clean, safe, and fully stocked company vehicle that reflects your professionalism.

Requirements

• What You Bring:
  • A passion for problem-solving and customer service
  • Strong communication and time management skills
  • A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
  • A desire to learn, grow, and make an impact every day
• Why You’ll Love It:
  • A supportive team culture
  • Tools for success
  • Career growth
  • Make a difference
• Requirements:
  • Professionalism: A friendly and professional demeanor with a commitment to delivering uncompromising service
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to locate, identify, destroy, control, and repel pests using knowledge gained from training and certification programs
  • Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet client expectations and manage urgent and unscheduled services
  • Team Player: Ability to collaborate with Operations Managers, Sales Reps, and a team of technicians to continually improve business operations
  • Organizational Skills: Maintain proper inventory of tools, equipment, and materials in the company vehicle. Must Haves For This Job

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years’ experience in route sales, facilities management, janitorial service, landscaping, environmental services, customer service, sales, retail, or hospitality roles
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, able to communicate complex concepts and risk factors to stakeholders and influence decision making
• Ability and aptitude with Microsoft Office Suite and other technology necessary for successful day-to-day functioning in a business environment
• Ability to pass background screening requirements, including identity, criminal history and motor vehicle records checks
• Ability to meet DOT physical standards, including a 5-panel drug screen
• Prior pest control experience
• Pest control, industrial, or safety certifications

Skills

• Passionate problem solver
• Strong communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Team player
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Effective time management
• Customer service focus
• Knowledge of pest control methods and technologies

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

Pay

$21-24/hr. to start (depending on experience) plus performance bonuses and sales commissions

Schedule

Flexible schedule to meet client expectations, managing urgent and unscheduled services in a timely manner