What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pest Control Technician position at Threshold Brands?
Threshold Brands, backed by private equity, is a powerhouse multi-brand franchisor boasting over $375 million in annual system-wide sales. Our impressive portfolio of 10 brands is dedicated to enhancing homeowners’ lives. Among our standout brands are MaidPro, Men in Kilts, Pestmaster, USA Insulation, Plumbing Paramedics, Heating & Air Paramedics, Granite Garage Floors, Sir Grout, Mold Medics, and Miracle Method.
Founded in 1979, Pestmaster Services has grown into a nationally recognized pest management company specializing in government contract services using an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. Today, we are the 2nd largest provider of pest control services to the Federal Government and utilizing our franchise network, provide services in more than 25 states and the District of Columbia. Pestmaster is a proud member of the International Franchise & National Pest Management Associations and many of our offices are QualityPro and GreenPro Certified.
Job Summary
Pest control technicians help customers identify and get rid of various pests. The pest control technician’s responsibilities include driving to assigned locations and inspecting customers’ premises, advising customers on possible treatment options. Technician will identify, select, mix, and apply appropriate solutions or trap to get rid of pests.
Job Duties
- Determines the kind of treatment required to eliminate a particular type of pest.
- Advises customers on the kind of treatment required to eliminate identified pests.
- Inspects customers’ premises to identify pest problems.
- Fills out all necessary paperwork upon completion of each job.
- Communicates with office staff in order to schedule services with customers.
- Applies suitable pesticides to infested areas by following the label instructions and complying with safety procedures.
- Responds to customers’ requests for various pest control services.
- Identifies opportunities to sell additional company services and products.
- Adjusts chemical mixtures according to the size of the infested areas.
- Distributes door hangers in residential/commercial areas
- Exercise daily time management
- Utilize appropriate protective gear and equipment during application
- Power spray chemicals onto surfaces
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
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- Active Branch 2 Field Rep Pest Control License Required.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Must care about customers
- Must have a great DMV record and valid driver’s license for at least 2 consecutive years
- Must pass a background check
- Must be willing to routinely lift, push, and pull equipment, ascend and descend from ladders
- Must occasionally work nights
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs,
- Proven pest control experience
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
WORKING AT THRESHOLD BRANDS and PESTMASTER SERVICES
This is an exciting opportunity to work at a company that genuinely cares about its employees, franchisees, and customers! A company that believes in balance between work-life, that it is okay to have fun on the job, and that invests in its employees by providing challenging opportunities and tools to deliver excellence! If these beliefs ring true to you, we invite you to read on.
What do we do? We help entrepreneurs achieve their lifelong dream of success through business ownership. As a multi-brand franchisor, we plan to deliver multiple home services through individually owned and operated franchisee throughout the United States and Canada. We help our brands deliver superior customer service by providing a high touch National Contact Center, cutting-edge technology, fun and upbeat marketing, and business coaching that adds real value.
In a nutshell, our vision is to be a franchisee-friendly company, empowering entrepreneurs to deliver exceptional services to their communities.
What are our roots? It all began in August 2020, when our flagship franchise, MaidPro, partnered with The Riverside Company (a private equity sponsor). Since then, we’ve been moving at a rapid speed growing both organically and through acquisitions. Today, we are 10 brands strong, supporting MaidPro, Men in Kilts, Pestmaster, USA Insulation, Plumbing Paramedics, Heating & Air Paramedics, Sir Grout, Granite Garage Floors, Mold Medics and Miracle Method. Our strategy is to keep adding great-performing brands to our portfolio, so we’re not slowing down. We’re headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, but really, we’re all over the map, with more than 400 franchise locations across North America.
COMPANY CULTURE
Who are we? We are a collection of entrepreneurs, out-of-the-box thinkers, hospitality minded innovators. We thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and we are steadfastly committed to adding value to everything we do.
Who do we want on our team? We look for people who are natural learners, passionate about their careers and love to help businesses grow.
Why work here? We provide a fun place to work where people are nice, learning is continuous, individuality is respected, and your cutting-edge ideas are welcomed. At the same time, we’re straight shooters. We support each other but we also challenge each other. You will be challenged every day, but it will be the best job you ever had.
Threshold Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Salary : $375