Government Pest Control Technician

General Summary:

Provides safe and effective pest management services to government customers, to achieve required performance outcomes.  Promotes company with customers and takes advantage of opportunities to strengthen ties with existing and prospective customers.  Keeps records of service activities, and submits reports to management as required.

To qualify for employment, individuals must meet the Required Basic Qualifications and possess the Required

Physical Abilities (see Essential Job Functions).  To achieve Required Performance Outcomes, individuals must have or be able to

attain the Required Certification(s), demonstrate the Required Knowledge, develop the Required Skills, and

effectively perform the Duties and Responsibilities described in this document.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to help people with disabilities perform in this position.

Basic Qualifications - Required:

• REQUIRED:

• - Valid motor vehicle operator's license

• - Read, write, speak, and comprehend English

• - At least 21 years of age

• - Legal authority to work in the U.S.

• - Possess high school diploma or G.E.D.

• - Available to work required nights 

• - Free of any illegal drug use

Basic Qualifications

• - Two or more years of experience in pest control service

Required Credentials/Certification(s):

• - MUST have State pest control licensing

•  - Must be able to get security clearance badge 

Required Knowledge:

• - Reading, writing, and speaking English, and basic mathematics

• - Communication technologies such as Nextel, e-mail, web

• - Organizing and prioritizing tasks and time

• - Predominant pest pressures and treatment alternatives

• - Assigned territory, customers and their preferences/needs

• - Treatment regulations and safety procedures

• - Computer handheld technology

Required Skills:

• - Reading, writing, and arithmetic

• - Organizing and managing time

• - Inspecting and diagnosing pest problems

• - Performing safe and effective pest management

Required Physical Abilities:

• - Sit, stand, walk, hear, touch, talk, write, type, smell, drive, crouch, crawl, see close up and far away, use

handheld computer, use computer monitor and keyboard, ascend/descend a ladder, use small hand/power tools, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and tolerate heights, confined working spaces, and variable weather conditions.

Required Competencies:

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

• Is courteous, professional and customer service minded at all times.

TECHNICAL SERVICE

• Effectively inspects, diagnoses problems, and renders service using approved materials and methods.

PRODUCTIVITY

• Makes productive use of service time and travel.

• Prioritizes well to balance work completion and special needs.

COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY

• Attends all scheduled training.

• Attains pest control operator's license and certification.

• Applies pesticides safely and effectively in accordance with the label and state regulations.

SERVICE

• Efficiently responds to unscheduled requests for service.

• Communicates with customers and the Company, in a timely fashion, to assure a smooth flow of service.

• Follows company policies and procedures.

• Maintains accurate records of service time, materials and other required customer information.

CARE AND CUSTODY

• Maintains care and custody of company vehicle, communication equipment, and other tools, materials and

records.

SALES SUPPORT

• Works cooperatively to refer, promote or sell new services, new customers.

• Continues to resell (retain) through service quality.

OTHER

• Performs other duties as required.

Required Competencies:

• Customer is satisfied with work performed.

Upon successful completion of training, pest technicians will receive his/her own company vehicle with gas card for all work-related driving.  The company is virtually paperless, so our techs do not need to constantly drive to and from the office.

In addition to a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

EOE, DFWP, Background Checks Required

Current Openings for Government Pest Control Technician Jobs at American Pest