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The Route Manager will develop cordial professional relationships with clients to fully understand their unique business challenges, offer knowledgeable guidance, recommend actions, and solve a wide variety of pest management problems. The Route Manager will develop professional relationships with clients to understand their unique business challenges, offer knowledgeable guidance, recommend actions, and solve a wide variety of pest management problems.

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Description: Ready to take control of your career? Join a team that protects businesses and builds lasting partnerships. If you're also a problem-solver who thrives on independence, and loves being part of a winning team, then we have the job for you. Sprague Pest Solutions is looking for a Route Manager to join our mission of protecting public health, product and food safety for commercial clients in industries like retail, food service, and logistics. What You'll Do:<ul><li>Be the Hero: Own a dedicated route of commercial clients and deliver expert pest control and inspection services that keep their businesses running smoothly.</li><li>Solve Puzzles: Tackle pest challenges head-on-responding quickly to service requests and complaints with professionalism and precision.</li><li>Flex Your Schedule: Adapt to client needs with a flexible schedule, including urgent and unscheduled services.</li><li>Grow the Business: Spot opportunities to expand services, ask for referrals, and support our sales team with qualified leads.</li><li>Drive with Pride: Maintain a clean, safe, and fully stocked company vehicle that reflects your professionalism.</li></ul>Why You'll Love It:<ul><li>Supportive Team Culture: You'll work independently, but never alone-our team has your back.</li><li>Tools for Success: From high-quality equipment to ongoing training, we set you up to succeed.</li><li>Career Growth: Earn certifications, learn the latest pest control technologies, and grow your career with us.</li><li>Make a Difference: Help businesses stay pest-free, protect public health, and build lasting client relationships.</li></ul>What You Bring:<ul><li>A passion for problem-solving and customer service</li><li>Strong communication and time management skills</li><li>A valid driver's license and a clean driving record</li><li>A desire to learn, grow, and make an impact every day</li></ul>Why Join Sprague? At Sprague Pest Solutions, we're more than a pest control company-we're a team of passionate professionals who care about each other and our clients. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a chance to be part of something meaningful.<ul><li>Impactful Work: Help businesses thrive by keeping their environments safe and pest-free.</li><li>Career Growth: We invest in your development with ongoing training and advancement opportunities.</li><li>Team Culture: Work alongside a supportive team of professionals who value integrity, innovation, and service excellence.</li></ul>What you'll get working here:<ul><li>Salary: $22-26/hr to start (depending on experience) plus performance bonuses and sales commissions</li><li>A take-home service vehicle with gas card</li><li>Company-provided phone, uniforms, and safety equipment</li><li>On-the-job training and licensing</li><li>Pride in your work and the Sprague mission</li><li>A supportive team environment based on family values</li><li>Unlimited growth opportunities, with continuing education and leadership training</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Health, Vision, Dental Insurance within 30 days of hire</li><li>401K after 1 year, with 100% match up to 3% plus 50% match up to 6%</li><li>Paid time off: Sick time available day 1, holiday and vacation time after 90 days</li><li>Childcare assistance and college savings plan</li></ul> Requirements: What We're Looking For:<ul><li>Professionalism: A friendly and professional demeanor with a commitment to delivering uncompromising service.</li><li>Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to locate, identify, destroy, control, and repel pests using knowledge gained from training and certification programs.</li><li>Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet client expectations and manage urgent and unscheduled services.</li><li>Team Player: Ability to collaborate with Operations Managers, Sales Reps, and a team of technicians to continually improve business operations.</li><li>Organizational Skills: Maintain proper inventory of tools, equipment, and materials in the company vehicle.</li></ul>Must haves for this job:<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>Valid Driver's License and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record</li><li>2+ years' experience in route sales, facilities management, janitorial service, landscaping, environmental services, customer service, sales, retail, or hospitality roles</li><li>Attention to detail and high standards of work quality</li><li>Hunger for knowledge and professional development</li><li>Competitive approach to both individual and team performance</li></ul>Nice to haves for this job:<ul><li>2+ years' experience in pest control, landscaping, agriculture, or food production</li><li>Pest control, industrial, or safety certifications</li></ul>Pre-Hire Screening Requirements:<ul><li>5+ years Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record</li><li>Criminal Background Check: Federal, State, County</li><li>DOT Physical with 5-Panel Drug Screen</li></ul>All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory motor vehicle record report that is checked annually. Sprague Pest Solutions is an Equal Opportunity employer and promotes diversity through a culture of inclusion and opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are a drug and smoke-free environment. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Position Summary The primary function of the Commercial Pest Control Technician (Route Manager) is to manage a dedicated route, providing pest control and inspection services to commercial clients according to established standards for timeliness and quality. The Route Manager will develop cordial professional relationships with clients to fully understand their unique business challenges, offer knowledgeable guidance, recommend actions, and solve a wide variety of pest management problems. The Route Manager reports to the Branch Manager and partners with Operations Managers, Sales Reps, and a team of technicians to continually grow and improve business operations. Position Summary: The primary responsibility for a Route Manager is to provide pest control and inspection services assigned client locations according to established standards for responsiveness and quality. The Route Manager will develop professional relationships with clients to understand their unique business challenges, offer knowledgeable guidance, recommend actions, and solve a wide variety of pest management problems. This position reports to the Branch Manager and partners with Operations Managers, Sales Reps, and a team of Route Managers (technicians) to continually enhance client satisfaction and business operations. Scheduling Ownership:<ul><li>Manage a dedicated route of commercial clients.</li><li>Work a flexible schedule to meet client expectations, managing urgent and unscheduled services in a timely manner.</li></ul>Client Satisfaction:<ul><li>Provide proactive, knowledgeable guidance to customers, effectively communicating options and recommendations for managing new or complex pest problems.</li><li>Respond quickly and professionally to client complaints and service requests.</li><li>Seek out opportunities to grow accounts and branch sales by asking for referrals, speaking with clients about add-on services, products, and equipment, and logging leads for the sales team.</li></ul>Safety:<ul><li>Drive and maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized company service vehicle according to Sprague and DOT standards.</li><li>Set up, monitor, and tear down equipment for new installations and specialized treatments.</li></ul>Continuous Learning & Improvement:<ul><li>Engage in regular training sessions to earn and maintain certifications and stay updated on the latest pest control methods and technologies.</li><li>Partner with clients and technical specialists to create action plans for solving and preventing pest management problems.</li></ul> Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: High School Diploma or GED 2+ years in route sales, facilities management, janitorial service, landscaping, or environmental services 2+ years' experience in customer service, sales, retail, or hospitality roles Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, able to communicate complex concepts and risk factors to stakeholders and influence decision making Ability and aptitude with Microsoft Office Suite and other technology necessary for successful day-to-day functioning in a business environment. Ability to pass background screening requirements, including identity, criminal history and motor vehicle records checks Ability to meet DOT physical standards, including a 5-panel drug screen Preferred Qualifications: - Previous pest control experience - Pest control, industrial, or safety certifications Physical Requirements:<ul><li>Physical Strength and Stamina: Ability to handle pest control equipment and work in various conditions and environments.</li><li>Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials, which may weigh up to 50 pounds.</li><li>Bending, Stooping, and Crawling: Frequent bending, stooping . click apply for full job details</li></ul>

Sprague Pest Solutions

Commercial Route Manager

Agriculture

Background Investigation

Business Growth

Business Operations

Childcare

Communication Skills

Custodial Services

Customer Relations

Customer Satisfaction

Customer Support/Service

Dental Insurance

Detail Oriented

Diversity

Door-to-Door Sales

Driver's License

Emerging Technology

Facilities Management

Food Production

Food Safety

Food Services

Forestry and Logging Machinery

Inventory Management

Landscaping

Logistics

Maintenance Services

Microsoft Office

Operational Improvement

Operations Management

Organizational Skills

Pest Control

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Process Improvement

Product Safety

Public Health

Resolve Customer Issues

Retail

Risk

Safety Equipment

Sales

Sales Commission

Sales Management

Sales Qualification

Sales Support

Service Delivery

Team Building

Team Player

Time Management

Training Program

Vision Plan

Writing Skills

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Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.

Summary This position is located in the Grounds and Transportation Section of the Environmental Management Service Line (EMS) at VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS), Seattle, Washington. Responsibilities Perform seasonal gardening tasks such as preparing soil to be planted with flowers, shrubs, trees and other varieties of vegetation. Mow lawns, weed-eat, trim, and prune shrubs and trees and maintain flowers, shrubs and lawns. Apply herbicides and insecticides. Collect and dispose of outside debris and garbage. Remove snow from roadways, sidewalks, parking lots, steps and entrances. Install exterior signs, sweeps, shovels, cleans, drains, digs and fills in holes, ditches and trenches with pick and shovel when requested. Operate vehicles to transport personnel, supplies and/or equipment including pickup trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, in a restricted traffic environment on and between government installations. Manage the height, width, length, and weight of vehicles in order to operate the vehicles safely on short runs following limited or prescribed routes. Recognize developing maintenance problems when conducting inspections of vehicles and report technical problems to the supervisor. Use a variety of hand and power-operated garden tools and equipment such as seeders, spreaders, edgers, hedge trimmers, pruning shears and sprayers. Perform other duties as assigned. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM PDT. Position Description Title/PD#: Gardener (Motor Vehicle Operator)/PD40705A and PD40703A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorize. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). The Selected Applicant must possess a valid driver's license as a condition of continued employment. 5 CFR § 330.502 - General restriction on movement after competitive appointment applies. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/28/2026. DRIVING REQUIREMENT: Must have an unrestricted State Driver's License. Must be cleared (upon hire) by Occupational Health to drive a government vehicle. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Drive Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Motor Vehicles Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Reliability And Dependability Without more than normal supervision Work Practices Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work requires frequent walking, standing, pushing of carts and wheelbarrows, bending and stooping. The incumbent occasionally climbs ladders to prune or trim and frequently lifts heavy objects such as bags of fertilizer, grass seed, etc. The incumbent also exerts light physical effort to operate hand and foot controls on the vehicles and frequently handles objects weighing up to 40 pounds when loading cargo. The incumbent, with assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment occasionally handles heavier objects while loading cargo. Moderate physical effort may be required to couple towed equipment to the vehicle. This position has a driving requirement. Working Conditions: The gardening work is performed outside, subject to long periods in the sun, or rainy weather and chilly or cold weather. Exposure to direct, dust, mud and chemical sprays may require wearing protective clothing such as gloves, safety shoes and boots. There is a chance of minor injuries such as bruises, cuts, and scrapes and occasionally the possibility of broken bones because of accidents or from falling objects when loading and unloading the vehicle. Education There is no educational substitute for this position. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Gardener (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Blueprints

Cargo/Freight

Department of Veterans Affairs

Environmental Management

Gardening

Government

Healthcare

Heavy Lifting

Housekeeping/Cleaning

Human Resources

Lift/Move 40 Pounds

Loading/Unloading

Occupational Health

Onboarding

Operations Security (OPSEC)

Peace Corps

Physical Demands

Training/Teaching

United States Citizen

Vaccination

Volunteer Experience

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