Working Pest Control Manager

Benefits :

• Bonus based on performance
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Job Title : Working Pest Control Manager

Help us grow our business! We are looking for a go getter that is willing to do both sales and pest control as we build our business.

Summary

Responsible for identifying, selecting, mixing, and applying products or manual solutions to eliminate pests. Applies appropriate solutions, including chemical or trap solutions and removes live and / or dead rodents.

All of these services are designed to protect and maintain a pest / rodent free environment for residential and commercial customers.

Pest Control Professionals are expected to work independently to complete daily route assignments while providing a high level of customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop the knowledge and skills to make appropriate inspections of buildings and premises for signs of pests or infestations.

Study preliminary reports and diagrams of infested area and determine treatment type required to eliminate and prevent recurrence of infestation.

Accurately measure the dimensions of the area needing treatment.

Effectively apply products, solutions, powders, baits, and equipment on or near surfaces of a building or house to eliminate pests.

Utilize appropriate protective gear and equipment during application, as well as comply with all other safety procedures.

Ensure that there is access to all infested areas and identify if there is any structural damage. Be sure that mechanical traps are set and bait is placed correctly.

Remove all dead rodents after extermination. When using powder, make sure to clean and remove pesticides after application.

• Communicate with customers in a friendly and professional manner. Communicate the selling points of all services and how each service benefits the customer so the customer understands the sequence of treatments, number of applications, price, payment options, and any special instructions which follow the sale.
• Effectively manage your time, planning, organizing, and routing daily work efficiently. Achieve production goals and complete assigned work including assigned service calls and estimates on a daily basis.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record and operate company vehicles in a safe manner following the Rules of the Road applicable for the state laws where driving.

Comply with the policies and procedures in the Motor Vehicle Program.

Practice an attitude of caution and safety in all areas of your work using safety equipment as instructed and in accordance with any applicable laws.

Participate in all safety training. Immediately report problems or concerns regarding safety in any area of the operation to a supervisor.

Promptly report any injury or accident that occurs while you are on the job.

Clean and service vehicles and equipment daily. Follow the preventive maintenance schedule prescribed by a supervisor. Check equipment daily for proper operating condition and thoroughly complete equipment and vehicle inspection forms as required.

Operate all equipment in a safe manner.

Ensure that all uniforms, vehicles, equipment and customer-related materials are clean, neat and in compliance with appearance standards.

Project a professional, personal, and company image that conveys the highest level of Consistency, Appreciation, Results and Efficiency.

Conduct your professional life while on work time in accordance with Professional Code and Mission / Vision Statement.

• Regular and predictable attendance is required to complete production goals and provide timely service to customers.
• All other duties assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies or success factors.

Job Knowledge and Continuous Learning : Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, pursues training opportunities;

competent in required job skills and knowledge; requires minimal supervision.

• Customer Service : Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments; manages difficult customer situations.
• Sales Skills : maintains customer satisfaction; maintains records and promptly submits information.
• Verbal and Written Communications : Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; exhibits good listening and comprehension; responds well to questions;

keeps supervisor adequately informed; able to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively.

Cooperation and Dependability : offers assistance and support to co-workers; follows instructions; responds to management direction;

takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

• Adaptability : Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Planning / Organizing : Prioritized and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Quality and Quantity : Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality; meets productivity standards;

completes work in a timely manner.

• Safety and Security : Observes safety and security procedures; reports potential unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Organizational Support : Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Ethics : Treats people with respect; upholds organizational values.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of the biology of a wide range of pests in order to develop plans for removal and / or extermination.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver’s license required with good driving record. Employee’s driving record subject to insurability requirements of company insurance carrier.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals and maps.

Ability to write simple correspondence. Compose legible and accurate customer communication messages. Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.

Read, recall and apply regulatory and procedural instructions to work processes as applicable.

Mathematical Skills

Basic math skills required including ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Ability to compute percentage of whole numbers.

Track, calculate, and report product usage.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding and to carry out instructions furnished in oral and written form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Computer Skills

Ability to interpret geographic routing data from GPS or computer-generated route schedules. Ability to use Spring-Green proprietary customer and job tracking software.

Physical Demands

Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb and balance for >

2 / 3 of an 8-10 hour shift.

• Be able to lift 50 lb. bags of product to a height of at least 4 feet and carry up to 30 foot distances, for < 1 / 3 of an 8-10 hour shift.
• Grasp, pull, drag, guide and maneuver a spray hose that is up to 400-feet long for repeated increments of up to 100 feet, for >

2 / 3 of an 8-10 hour shift.

• Sit in vehicle to drive for distances up to 50 mile segments intermittently for between 1 / 3 and 2 / 3 of an 8-10 hour shift.
• Visual requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus with or without corrective lenses.

Work Environment

• Work out of doors in temperatures that range from the teens to over 90 degrees for < 2 / 3 of an 8-10 hour shift.
• Potential for exposure to humid, rainy, windy, foggy and dry conditions while working out of doors and driving.
• Work indoors up to >

2 / 3 or an 8-10 hour shifts in clean and dirty environments.

Daily use of registered pesticide chemicals for >

2 / 3 of an 8-10 hour shift.

• Daily operation and use of mechanical and manual sprayers. Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Daily driving on freeways, highways, and residential traffic conditions for distances up to 100 mile segments for 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of an 8-10 hour shift.
• Possible exposure to occasional barking and potentially aggressive dogs.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels based on motorized equipment usage.

Work Hours

Be available to work day shifts Monday through Friday.

Benefits

3% IRA matching contribution

Uniforms : Shirts, Pants, Hat, Coat, Boots

Costco Membership

Bonus opportunities

Commission

10 Paid Holidays

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