Job Details
**Pest Control Technician**
Founded in 1924, Wil-Kil Pest Control has experienced continuous growth as a respected leader in the pest control industry. Working in the pest control industry gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives and businesses of our clients.
Our technicians enjoy helping people, taking on new challenges, and working independently. They build and manage their own routes and can earn additional income by gaining new clients, up-selling to existing clients, and by furthering their education through industry certifications over time.
Our Pest Technicians serve in a key front-line role and are the very heart of what we do. It is all about providing outstanding service delivery of Wil-Kil products to valued customers within your assigned territory.
Equipped with a company vehicle and excellent industry training, Pest Techs are out in the neighborhoods Wil-Kil serves visiting residential customers and performing their pest control treatments. Pest Technicians also offer customers on their route additional products and services that may be beneficial, which presents a great opportunity to earn commissions on top of a very attractive base salary.
Here are a few more specifics of what you would be doing each day:
+ Applying pesticides to structures according to schedule, safety procedures and label instructions.
+ Responding on a timely basis to customers' requests for telephone and in-person service calls + calling customers to confirm scheduled services.
+ Identifying and acting upon opportunities to sell additional Wil-Kil products or services
+ Being a high school graduate/having a GED and a valid drivers license are both requirements
+ Prior industry experience is great, but not required. The following are much more important
+ You are personable and enjoy interacting with customers
+ You are self-motivated and have a strong work ethic
+ You can effectively present information to customers one-on-one and in small groups
+ You are detailed oriented and understand the importance of safety
+ You have a good aptitude for basic math-- necessary for doing calculations related to sales and service
+ Of course, given our business, you should be comfortable working outside and in confined spaces like crawl spaces and attics
+ For safety reasons (rebreathers have be able to seal to your face) our Pest Techs are not able to have facial hair
+ Comprehensive training and licensure, all paid by the company
+ Highly competitive compensation earning potential of $40,000-60,000 in first year.
+ Company provided vehicle (that you can take home with you at night) and gas card
+ Opportunities for advancement and career growth including paths into management level roles
+ Medical, dental and vision coverage + discounts on Terminix brands
+ Short/long-term Disability and Life Insurance
+ Paid time offDisclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by employees assigned to this classification; they are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
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