GHP Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

TheResidential Pest Control (GHP)Technician position is toinspect,identify, and provide treatments in the form ofservice calls, initial services, andrecurringpest control servicesfor residential customers.They may also provide overflow coverage of recurring services asdeemednecessary by management. These technicians’ days can vary by service area and location daily and require flexible scheduling day by day. 

Duties include:

• Providequalityand effective pest detection,eliminationand prevention solutions to an established route of residentialcustomers

• Conduct interior and exterior inspections toidentifyconditions conducive to pests

• Safely driving a company vehicle

• Long periodsof walking, kneeling, squatting. Could involve walking up to 7 miles per day.

• Establish effective working relationships with a variety of customers

• Use of handheld computerized equipment to manage service calls and documents

• Provide customers with general information about ourvarious services

• Conduct service calls as needed

• Problem solving and/or complaint resolution

• Be able to withstandlong periodsof squatting,standingand walking; including the ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes an OSHA compliant respirator in some cases.

• Be able to lift/move up to 50 lbs.

• Safe use of portable ladders within the manufacturer’s specifications and OSHA regulations. 

• Have excellent listening and communication skills

• Performs other duties as assigned

Ideal candidates will:

• Enjoy working outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Be able to calculate basic mathematic equations

• Not have a fear of bugs, snakes, rodents, etc.

• Not have a fear of tight spaces such as crawl spaces and attics

• Be able to withstandlong periodsof squatting,standingand walking; including the ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes an OSHA compliant respirator in some cases.

• Be able to lift/move up to 50lbs

• Safe use of portable ladders within the manufacturer's specifications and OSHA regulations

• Have excellent listening and communication skills

• Be competent with the use ofnew technology

• Be organized and able to manage their own daily route

• Be able to navigate their daily route with GPS

• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to safetyregulations

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age

• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Ability to work independently, manage route-based work, and provide exceptional customer service.

Required skills:

• Customer service 

• Listening Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Relationship building skills

• Problem solving skills

Preferred skills:

• Pest control experience

• Experience working outdoors

• Sales experience