Pest Control Technician - Pittsfield, Lee, Lenox and Stockbridge Routes

About the role

Braman Termite & Pest Elimination is seeking Pest Control Technicians to join their growing team. They offer comprehensive on-the-job training and a full certification program with support from a board-certified entomologist.

Responsibilities

• Determining the kind of treatment required to eliminate a particular type of pest.
• Advising customers on the kind of treatment required to eliminate identified pests.
• Inspecting customers' premises to identify pest problems.
• Filling out all necessary paperwork upon completion of each job.
• Communicating with office staff to schedule services with customers.
• Applying suitable pesticides to infested areas by following the label instructions and complying with safety procedures.
• Responding to customers' requests for various pest control services.
• Identifying opportunities to sell additional company services and products.
• Adjusting chemical mixtures according to the size of the infested areas.

Physical Demands

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Sit, stand, squat, walk.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb and balance.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Talk and hear.
• Enter/exit structures and crawl spaces.
• Travel up and down stairs.
• Climb a ladder.
• Use required personal protective equipment.
• Visually inspect for pests, pest harborage, and pest entries.
• Drive a vehicle.

Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A valid driver's license.
• The ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Benefits

• Competitive wages based on prior pest control experience.
• Quarterly bonus incentive program.
• 401K retirement plan with company match!
• Health, dental, vision and supplemental insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
• Weekly paycheck.
• Opportunities for commission.
• Company uniforms.
• Company vehicle and phone (once certification is complete).
• Paid Technical Training School/Required State Pesticide Licensing.