Pest Control Technician

Scout Pest Control is a fast-growing pest control company serving the Huntsville/Madison/Athens/Decatur areas and we are seeking a passionate, cheerful, and dedicated Pest Control Technician to take part in our success. We provide our customers with an excellent, reliable, and effective pest control experience. We need a Pest Control Technician who is a great communicator, excellent at managing relationships, attentive to detail, and friendly. Sales skills are a plus! Pest Control Technicians primary duties are: Servicing homes and businesses safely, efficiently, and thoroughly to control unwanted pests; Driving safely to and from job-sites; Inspecting homes and businesses for pests and pest activity; Documenting product applications and inspection results using our CRM tools; Communicating and building relationships with customers to explain service and set proper expectations. 

To be successful in this role, you will need to be friendly, organized, efficient, detail oriented, and an effective communicator. You will be interacting with our customers daily and having a friendly, patient, and respectful behavior is a must as you are representing our company.

The job requires a good driving history, the ability to pass a background check and drug testing, good customer service skills, and the ability to pay attention to details. We typically work Monday through Friday, with Saturdays being required on occasion and more frequently during the summer months. No Sundays. Any potential candidate will be required to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, and be able to handle the physical rigors of servicing homes in both hot and cold weather.

Our techs frequently have the opportunity to earn overtime, sales commissions, tips, and bonuses. We offer insurance benefits including Health Care, Vision, Dental, and Life are all available as well. We also look first to promote from within and we look for candidates who can fill future leadership roles.

Essential Job Functions:

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good sales skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Services all customers on his/her route each day.
• Ensures the service given is the highest quality service possible. 
• Learns and receives training to be fully trained on General Pest, Mosquito, Bed Bug, Termite, Rodent, and Wildlife.  Pay increases when each training element is completed.
• Work towards getting state licensing in:
  • General Pest,
  • Termite,
  • Mosquito,
  • Lawn and Ornamental
  • Pay is increased as each license is obtained.
• Communicates effectively with:
  • Headquarters (home office),
  • Teammates,
  • Lead tech,
  • Service manager. 
• Sets appropriate expectations with customers. 
• Ensures thoroughness on inspections and service. 
• Keeps company truck well maintained, clean, and fully stocked. 
• Upsells additional services as possible. 
• Seeks and receives as many five-star reviews as possible.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must familiarize him/herself with the Company’s systems and processes.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to bend, twist, push, pull, climb stairs and ladders, and lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Able to assess crawl spaces when needed.
• Traverse on uneven ground.