Seasonal Pest Control Technician
Full Time • Jonesboro
Field Technician
Mosquito Joe of Jonesboro is a fast-growing, locally owned business and we’re looking for a super hero caliber candidate who wants to join our team. If you’re an organized, motivated self-starter looking for a position that will offer you professional growth in a range of areas, this could be the ideal job for you. No "actual" super hero skills required.
About Us
At Mosquito Joe, it is our job to make outside fun again. We provide a positive impact on society through protecting our customers' health and property. We provide outdoor pest control services to residential and commercial customers, eliminating and repelling killing outdoor pests such as mosquitoes, ticks and fleas. We’re a locally-owned company and part of the broader Mosquito Joe franchising family, a nation-wide system of independent business owners. We have a unique and fun culture – and we want you to join us!
Job Description
Our field technicians provide outdoor pest control services to customer yards. Customer service is paramount.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
- Visually inspect and treat for mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and other outdoor pests
- Thoroughly explain to the customer the expectations for services and procedures
- Maintain good customer relationships
- Maintain chemical and operational records in accordance with state requirements
- Maintain clean and well-organized service vehicles
- Handle pesticides in safe manner in accordance with state and federal regulations
- Complete pesticide certification requirements and complete continuing education requirements
- Able to walk customer property while carrying equipment weight over 60lbs. for long periods of time in warm temperatures
- Comfortable driving to customer locations
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours
- Willing to market the Mosquito Joe service
Education and Experience
- Honest, Reliable and Dependable
- Valid drivers license and clean driving record
- Able to walk customer property while carrying equipment weighing over 60 lbs. for long periods of time in hot temperatures
- Show up to work on time and ready to work every day that you are scheduled
- Fast learner- must be able to pass state certification exam to apply pesticides and gain a general knowledge of basic pest control
- Self-confident
- Professional
- Friendly
- Excellent customer service skills
- Detail oriented and Self Motivated
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours
Key Competencies
- Safe driving record in professional setting
- Self-confident
- Professional
- Friendly
- Good customer service skills
- Detail oriented
- Reliable
Pay
- Starting pay is $16/hour. You will receive a raise to $18/hour once you become certified which takes about 2 weeks. Upon 60 days of work completed, you will receive another raise to $20/hour.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Great reliable equipment
- Paid training for CEU's required by the state
- Raise once you pass your state certification test
Hours
We typically work between 30 to 60 hours per week. The weather can significantly affect our work schedule. We never work on Sunday's, but we do have to work Saturday's occasionally. Our work days begin at 7:00 AM and typically end around 2:00-4:00 PM.
Compensation: $16.00 per hour
When you put on a Mosquito Joe® uniform, you become part of the family—a group of people committed to excellent customer service and passionate about making the outdoors a place that’s fun for everyone. Working for our franchises means they’ll take care of you the way they take care of their own family and friends. Because Mosquito Joe is not just a company that focuses on getting rid of pesky bugs, we’re a company that focuses on people, and creating a work culture of respect, integrity, and fun is just as important as serving our customers.
*All independently owned and operated franchised businesses operate under the service brands’ marks, trademarks, trade names, logos, emblems, slogans, or other indicia of origin in connection with the Mosquito Joe® franchise system within a specified geographical area. Only the independently owned and operated franchised business shall have any interaction with or authority for its business and make all employment related decisions related to its franchised business.
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Competitive Pay
We offer industry-leading wages and a bonus structure to benefit top employees.
Fun Culture
We are committed to make outside fun again. If you like to work hard, play hard, this is the place for you.
Nationally Recognized Brand
We are a locally owned and operated business, and part of the Mosquito Joe franchising system, the country's leading outdoor pest control company and recognized across the country.
No Nights, Limited Weekends & Holidays
Work hard during the week so that you can enjoy nights, weekends, and holidays with your friends and family.