Licensed Mosquito Control Technician

Austin TX

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW - Mosquito Hunters is a fun, new brand in Austin, Round Rock & Pflugerville. - The Mosquito Hunters parent company operates in nearly all US states and has been perfecting its products and processes for nearly a decade. - Our customers trust Mosquito Hunters to control mosquito pest populations. JOB SUMMARY - We are looking forward to hiring and rewarding a licensed mosquito technician and getting to know you. - Like any successful business, we focus on our customer’s experience with our brand, and expect our employees will do the same. - We are willing to pay a premium for field experience, reliability, maturity, and being a happy, positive person. - The ideal candidate is business-minded with an eye for opportunities to improve the customer experience, and is willing to learn the way Mosquito Hunters approaches integrated mosquito management to ensure brand growth. WHAT WE OFFER - Growth Opportunities – should you desire, you can expand your role and compensation as the business grows. - Competitive Salaries & Incentives – $25/hour for a licensed, experienced technician, with an opportunity to earn monthly bonuses. - Job Training - We will pay your ongoing certification costs and training time for your Pesticide Applicator License. - Tools for the Job – Brand new company van, sharp looking work outfits, and other necessities provided. (Must have a cell phone with text capability). - Flexibility – You will manage your own routes Mon-Fri with occasional Saturdays. QUALIFICATIONS - Prior Mosquito Technician and/or Pest Control experience is a plus! - Maintain licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, or local regulations - Valid Driver’s License, clean driving record and proof of insurance - Ability to pass a drug and background screening - Must be at least 18 years old - Ability to read instructions, write short correspondence, and send memos. - Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization. - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. - Enjoy working outdoors - Energetic, hardworking & reliable - Possess excellent communication & customer service skills - Excel in a position of independence & responsibility RESPONSIBILITIES - Represent the company by maintaining a high level of customer service with a positive and fun attitude. - Drive to each clients’ home or business following pre-determined routes. - Survey the customer’s yard for mosquito habitats and breeding grounds - Eliminate or reduce standing water on property, and apply larvicide if necessary - Apply control products to the surrounding foliage using a 60 lb backpack sprayer - Make recommendations to each client, and record brief notes for each visit - Participate in marketing initiatives and provide a remarkable customer experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Move up to 10 pounds regularly, and 11-20 lbs frequently, by lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects. Exerting up to 50 lbs of force to move objects is required occasionally. - Use legs and/or hands and arms to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, ramps, etc., in a manner that exceeds what is required for ordinary motion. - Maintain balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or moving surface; balance exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion. - Bend legs and spine downward and forward to crouch or squat, and bend legs at the knee to come to rest on a surface with one or both knees, including crawling on hands and knees or hands and feet. BENEFITS/PERKS - Meaningful compensation - Bonus & commission opportunities - Flexible scheduling - Autonomous, outdoor work environment - Develop professional skills - Helping to fight against Public Enemy #1 Candidates with the following experience are encouraged to apply: • Pest control • Lawncare & landscaping • Labor & home services • College Students • Someone seeking a 2nd job (flex schedule) • Gig workers (Uber, Lyft, Postmates) • Anyone who enjoys working outdoors (Arborist, Lawn Care, Painters)