Pest Control Technician

Job Description: Are you a hands-on worker and a problem-solver who likes working independently? Do you enjoy meeting new people and travelling to new places? Have you been seeking a long-term career but keep hitting a dead end? Look no further than Modern Pest Services! Pest management is a pandemic- and recession-proof industry where youll 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 in Portland, ME and 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, youll drive straight to your first clients 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, youll 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, youll 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 Portland Branch located in Westbrook, ME. Work Location: This position requires travel in a company vehicle to our clients based in Portland, ME and 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 $20 for eligible candidates with no experience; higher rates may apply for candidates with industry experience or transferable experience/skills. What Do I Need to Get Started? Required Experience, Education, and Skills: High school diploma or equivalent required Valid drivers 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 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. In 2017, Modern Pest Services joined up with Anticimex, a global preventive Pest Control company. Founded in Sweden in 1934, Anticimex are leading experts in pest control and related services, including hygiene and building environment. Anticimex focuses on creating safe, healthy indoor environments through inspection, prevention, and treatment. A market leader since its beginnings, Anticimex is headquartered in Stockholm and maintains a global presence with operations in 17 countries worldwide and over 4,500 employees. Modern is excited about the new relationship, as well as the added resources and leading-edge innovations available to improve on the excellent service we strive to bring to our customers. Modern and Anticimex remain committed to continuing to provide high-quality service in alignment with our mission and core values, under the Modern brand.