Pest Control Technician- Springfield

About the role

Braman Termite & Pest Elimination is seeking a qualified Pest Control Technician to join their growing team. They are committed to providing thorough on-the-job training and a full certification program with support from a board-certified entomologist.

Duties & 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.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Use hands and fingers to grasp and manipulate objects.
• Use feet to stand, walk, and climb.
• Use legs to squat, 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.

Why Braman?

Braman is a fourth-generation, family-owned company with over 135 years of history. They are guided by three core values: pride, honesty, and quality. They believe in taking ownership of their work, doing right by their customers and each other, and delivering results they stand behind. They value people as much as performance and are committed to helping their employees grow.