Pest Control Specialist

We are a privately-owned pest control company that exhibits exceptional customer service, innovative training for technicians, cutting-edge service technology, and an environment that enables our people to develop themselves. As a fast-growing company, there are new opportunities for growth and advancement around every corner.

About the role

This position reports directly to the Service Manager of the branch located in Wilmington, NC. No prior experience in pest control or sales is required. We provide comprehensive classroom and field training to ensure you feel capable and confident to excel in your position.

The role is focused on the organization’s main goal for sustainability, which is selling new services and re-selling the value of existing clientele. Through inspections, estimates, new sales, and service itself, these individuals influence customer attrition and new customer growth.

Responsibilities

• Regular interaction with customers to troubleshoot problems and communicate the details of the service
• Work outdoors for most of the day
• Lift at least 50 lbs
• Crawl, kneel, and/or fit in tight spaces
• Apply liquid treatments to the soil
• Perform drilling, trenching, and basic cleanup after a job
• Data entry and documentation into mobile devices for services performed
• Flexible to work Monday-Saturday during the summer season

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read and understand simple documents regarding safety, regulatory, or protocol standards
• Basic mathematical skills
• Talent for solving practical problems and effective reasoning
• Take and pass a series of exams as part of new hire training
• Clean driving record
• Pass a background check
• Pass a drug screen
• Either have an existing license/certification or acquire one with company training assistance

Benefits

All employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, which begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Critical Illness coverage
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401K
• Major Medical (two plan options: Bronze and Gold through Aetna; company contributes to monthly premium)
• Dependent coverage available at group rates (paid solely by the employee)
• Paid Birthday off
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 5 days after one year of employment
• Sick Time (recognized under PTO policy, mandated by certain states)
• Holiday Pay for the following observed holidays after one year of employment:
  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Fourth of July
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
• Assigned company vehicle for job duties (maintenance, gas, and tolls paid by the company; authorization to take vehicle home likely after 60 days)
• All necessary tools and resources provided

Pay

$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Schedule

Full-time, flexible to work Monday-Saturday during the summer season.