Entry Level Pest Control Technician-Toms River, NJ

If you're looking to take on a new challenge while making a difference in the health and well-being of your community, Viking Pest might be the place for you! We offer a stable career opportunity that provides flexibility, a fast-paced working environment, freedom to work in the field, and the ability to help others. If that sounds like a good fit let's talk!

Viking Pest is proud to offer our employees a host of outstanding benefits!

What You'll Get...

We want to help our employees build not just a great career, but a great future. When you put your skills to work with Viking Pest, you'll have access to these great benefits!

Health and Well-being:

• Cigna medical insurance plan options to fit your individual needs including HMO, PPO, and HSA
• Prescription drug program
• Dental & Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
• HSA account for medical expenses

Financial Security:

• Competitive hourly compensation w/ commission opportunities
• 401(k) Savings Plans (Traditional & Roth with employer match)
• Life insurance, 100% company paid (with options to buy up)
• Long and short-term disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance options
• Employee Referral Bonus Plan

Work/Life Balance:

• Full time, year-round employment (semi-monthly payday on the 7th and 22nd)
• Paid training and in-depth orientation
• A highly experienced team of professionals to work with including several Entomologists
• Company vehicle for field positions (Can be taken home)
• Company Cell Phone
• Paid time off including eight paid holidays
• Flexible Schedule
• Employer-provided uniforms
• A peer-to-peer employee recognition program
• Prizes, giveaways, and advancement opportunities

What You'll Do...

As a Pest Control Technician with Viking Pest, you will provide the vital link between our company and our clients through exceptional customer service. You will seek to solve existing pest problems and recommend corrective actions to prevent future pest problems. Overall, you'll spend your day helping other people in your community by solving their pest challenges, building long-term relationships with those on your route, and protecting their homes and businesses.

Who You Are...

So, what does it take to be a successful technician at Viking Pest? For starters, you'll be at least 18 years of age and be enthusiastic and dedicated with an eye for customer service. You'll also have...

• Two previous years of pest control experience
• Pest Control Certification
• A high school diploma or G.E.D.
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• The ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Solid attention to detail
• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S
• Availability to work a flexible schedule (between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.)
• Availability to work some weekends
• The ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, physical, and full background check
• The ability to meet the physical demands of the job: walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting & carrying up to 40 lbs., etc.

Upon completing training, pest technicians will receive his/her own company vehicle with a gas card for all work-related driving. Technicians will also schedule routes in accordance with his/her location of residence to reduce drive time and be as efficient as possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Viking Pest is a Drug-Free Workplace