Pest Control Technician, No Experience Required, Starting $15-$17 p/hr

Delano Road, Clinton MD

Description

$15.00 to start - $17.00 per hour after successful completion of 90 day probationary period Benefits: Flexible schedule, Paid time off, Professional development assistance Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay, Commission pay Are you looking to build a career in a quickly growing industry? Develop expertise in an essential field? Make a good living while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives? If so, then Highland Eco Pest Control may be the perfect place for you. Experience is not required. People come to pest control from a variety of fields -- hospitality, warehouse, delivery, drivers, retail and more. People stay in pest control because it's endlessly interesting, rewarding, and fun. If you are a motivated and hardworking individual, we want to train you in a new, exciting career. Who are we? Highland Eco Pest Control is locally owned, eco-friendly pest control company. We specialize in bed bug treatments, mosquito control, rodents and more. Beyond just being a nuisance, we understand that these pests can be a public health threat, so we are passionate about helping our customers solve these problems in the most effective ways possible. We are a small, close knit team, expanding quickly. Job Description In this job you will start as a "Heat Assist" technician. We will train you to use powerful heaters and fans to kill bed bugs in homes and hotels. If you are motivated, we will then train you in other aspects of pest control -- you could progress to be a Heat Lead, a Canine Inspector, a Mosquito Technician or a fully certified General Pest Technician. There is tremendous growth potential. Working at Highland is never boring. One day you may be working alongside a canine to inspect dorm rooms, the next you might be working with a team to eliminate bed bugs in a hotel, and the next driving around to help homeowners with mosquito control. You’ll never be stuck behind a desk. You will have flexibility and autonomy. Requirements: Motivated to learn new things: We will train you in all aspects of pest control, and will expect you to take and pass your Pest Control Technician exams when you are ready. Solutions mindset: Pest control requires you to assess different problems everyday and come up with unique solutions to resolve problems for our clients. Strong customer service: Whether you are doing inspections or treatments, you will be expected to represent the company in a friendly and professional manner and should be able to sell clients additional services if desired. Physically fit: Heat jobs require the ability to lift 65 pounds to unload and set up equipment at job sites. The machines must at times be carried up several flights of stairs. Heat technicians must routinely enter into the heated space (135F) to make adjustments. Strong attention to detail: This job will require you to carefully apply chemical substances and keep very detailed records. Responsible Driver: No special driving certifications required, however, driver must have clean driving record. If you have a DUI or reckless driving charges, our insurance will not allow you to drive our vehicles. Must Love Dogs: We work alongside highly trained canines to provide specialized bed bug detection. You may be expected to work with and care for one of our canines. Flexible Hours: Availability to work a flexible schedule (between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm, Monday - Friday). Weekend work may occasionally be required especially in the summer busy season. What we offer: Paid Training at $15 / hour Raise after 90 days, to $17 Established incentives/bonus program. (Techs often earn $100 - $200 extra per week in bonuses) Regular weekday hours. If weekend shifts are required, additional compensation is given. Paid holidays and 5-10 paid vacation days (once you are Registered Tech) Cell phone stipend Use of company vehicle We will conduct criminal background check and driving record check on final round applicants prior to start date. If you are hard working, responsible, ambitious, physically fit, and want to be part of a fast growing business, apply today! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC Highland Eco Pest Control is a Drug-Free Workplace We'll conduct first-round interviews by phone, and follow up interviews at our office in Clinton, MD.