Pest Control Technician

Certified Pest Control Technician
About us

Maximum Pest Management is a local, family-owned pest control company serving Wichita, KS and the surrounding area since 2006. We take pride in our small, employee-friendly, non-corporate business culture. We work Monday through Friday; NO overnight or graveyard shifts. Employees are NOT required to be on call during non-work hours or weekends. We also offer a generous PTO and holiday structure to facilitate a positive work-life balance.

No previous pest control experience is required to apply! Applicants with prior pest control experience and current certifications will be considered for a starting salary at the higher end of our salary range. Applicants must complete a paid training program not to exceed 3 months. Applicants will recieve twice a month pay of $1,583 during the training period. Once the training period is complete, employees are compensated on a salary plus commission structure, raising your total take home pay. Commission structure allows employees to potentially earn more than their estimated yearly total pay.

Primary Responsibilities:

a. Build positive, strong relationships with customers. Work to exceed customer expectations. Make suggestions to customers on how to avoid pest problems. Report to customers before and after providing pest control services. Explain treatments and actual or potential pest problems face-to-face with customers.

b. Inspect property to ascertain possible sites of pest invasion and determine treatment type required to control and prevent infestation.

c. Identify pests including, but not limited to: termites, mosquitoes, bed bugs, ants, spiders, mice, rats, roaches, bees, wasps, fleas, ticks, mites, pantry pests, gophers, and moles.

d. Mix and apply chemical solutions, baits, powders, and granules in accordance with label instructions.

e. Adhere to all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and follow all label instructions.

f. Maintain professional, neat appearance wearing a clean company uniform.

g. Adhere to a daily service schedule by arriving on time to each customer location.

h. Manage customer appointments and communications through company provided technology.

i. Maintain a clean, organized, and professional service vehicle.

j. Maintain proper inventory of tools, equipment, and materials in company vehicle.

k. Conduct Wood Destroying Insect inspection and treatment reports and graphs.

l. Calculate area dimensions requiring treatment.

m. Utilize appropriate protective gear and equipment during application.

n. Apply exclusion measures utilizing steel wool and wire mesh.

o. Set mechanical traps and remove dead rodents.

p. Operate a BurrowRX pest control device.

q. Participate in training opportunities provided to enhance knowledge and to meet requirements for licensing.

r. Respond cooperatively with requests for help from fellow employees.

s. Identify opportunities to offer additional company products or services.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position)

Required knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

a. Ability to apply pesticides in accordance with established regulations and to read, understand and follow pesticide label instructions.

b. Ability to learn knowledge of common practices, tools and terminology used to control pests.

c. Ability to work from sketches, drawings, plans, and specifications.

d. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

e. Ability to perform mathematical calculations to estimate materials and time needed to complete task.

f. Ability to lift 50 lbs, wear 50 lbs of equipment on back, use a ladder, and enter/inspect attics and crawl spaces.

g. Ability to use equipment and technology necessary to perform tasks (includes iphone, iPad, camera, Adobe)

h. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with a diverse population.

i. Ability to work in hot and cold weather conditions in a company uniform consisting of long sleeve shirt, pants, and boots.

Required Education and Experience:

a. High school diploma or GED

b. At least 18 years old

c. Possess valid Kansas driver’s license

d. Clean driving record

e. The ability to pass a background check including a drug screen

f. Provide documentation of ability to work in the United States

g. Currently possess valid Kansas Department of Agriculture commercial pesticide applicator license (with 7A and 7E categories) or successfully obtain commercial pesticide applicator license (with 7A and 7E categories) upon completion of company training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Application Question(s):

• What experience do you have working outdoors in all four seasons?
• What experience do you have working in pest control?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Salary : $40,000 - $50,000