Are you ahands-onworker and aproblem-solverwho likes workingindependently? Do you enjoymeeting new peopleandtravellingto new places? Have you been seeking along-term careerbut keep hitting a dead end? Look no further thanModern Pest Services!Pest management is a pandemic- and recession-proof industry where you’ll make a meaningful difference in the health and safety of your community while maintaining independence and ownership over your own work.
What You'll Do:
Modern Pest is seeking a Pest Control Technician to service our clients inAugusta, MEand the surrounding towns/cities. In this role, you'll spend your day on the road solving pest challenges, building long-term relationships with your clients, and protecting homes and businesses from dangerous, destructive, and disease-carrying pests.
At Modern Pest, we value hardworking individuals with a strong customer service mindset, and welcome those seeking a new opportunity, a career change, a supportive team with growth opportunities, and a management team that sets you up for success.
How You'll Spend Your Day:
- Upon successful completion of our paid training and onboarding program, you'll have earned your state-specific pesticide applicator's licenses and be ready to work independently.
- Each morning, you’ll drive straight to your first client’s home or business to begin your day, traveling to and from client locations in your company-owned vehicle along a pre-scheduled route as your day goes on.
- At each stop on your schedule, you’ll spend time building and maintaining client relationships, assessing the true extent of the infestation or pest-related damage, customizing and executing an effective and safe treatment plan, and offering education and preventative measures to avoid future pest issues.
- With new challenges and puzzles to solve every day, you’ll utilize your critical thinking and expertise to ensure that our communities remain safe, sanitary, and healthy.
- By conducting thorough interior and exterior inspections to monitor pest activity, you'll offer both immediate and preventative pest management plans to solve the issue long-term.
- As the pest control expert, you'll offer advice and education to clients on both chemical and natural pest control remediation options.
- You'll safely administer pest control measures, including spraying perimeters of homes and structures for termites, ants, and other insects, or using bait or traps to eliminate rodent infestations.
- By getting to know our clients and their homes/businesses, you'll be able to recommend products and services for long-term, effective pest control, such as our eco-friendly, all-digital SMART solutions.
What Kind of Pests can I Expect to Encounter?
Here at Modern, we'll train you to protect our communities against common household pests including, but not limited to:
- Ants
- Flies
- Bees/wasps
- Cockroaches
- Pantry pests
- Fleas
- Rodents
- Ticks
- Mosquitos
Details You'll Want to Know:
- Job Type:Full-time, year-round, benefit eligible.
- Schedule:Monday – Friday, with rotating Saturdays as needed.
- Branch Location:This position will report directly to the Augusta Branch located inAugusta, ME.
- Work Location:This position requires travel in a company vehicle to our clients based inAugusta, MEand the surrounding towns and cities. To reduce unnecessary drive time and be as efficient as possible, your route will be scheduled within a reasonable driving distance from your place of residence.
- Pay:Hourly pay rates start at$21with transferable experience or skills. Higher rates are available for candidates with industry or similar experience.
What Do I Need to Get Started?
Required Experience, Education, and Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid driver’s license required; must meet minimum age requirement of 21 years and/or possess a minimum of 3 years' driving experience for insurance coverage purposes
- Must consent to driving company-owned vehicle equipped with front, internal, and rear dash cams; continuous recording is required by our insurance during operating hours for safety, liability protection, and driver training.
- Proof of vaccination may be required to service certain client accounts.
- Must pass all required state licensing exams to meet minimum qualifications by the completion of paid training.
- Must meet minimum conduct and attendance standards during 90-day Introductory Period.
What Screenings are Required for this Role?
- Clear 7-year background screen
- Clear 3-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- 4-panel drug screen (opioids, cocaine, PCP, and amphetamines)
What Benefits does Modern Offer?
Health and Wellbeing:
- Benefits are easy as 3, 2, 1! Select from 3 Medical plans, 2 Dental plans, and 1 Vision plan through the Horizon and Delta networks
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
- HSA with employer match (for qualifying plans)
- 100% company-paid Life Insurance and Short Term Disability plans
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance options
- Employee Assistance Programs at no additional cost
Financial Peace of Mind:
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Company vehicle and gas card
- Company cell phone
- 401(k) Savings with company match
- Employee referral bonus program
- A peer-to-peer employee recognition bonus program
Work/Life Balance:
- Full time, year-round employment
- Paid training and in-depth orientation
- 2 weeks of Paid Time Off and 8 Annual Paid Holidays in the first year of employment
- Employer-provided uniforms
- Advancement opportunities within both Modern Pest and our parent company, Anticimex
In keeping with our Core Value and Guiding Principles, Modern Pest Services always provides equal talent with equal opportunity.