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 you'll make a meaningful difference in the health and safety of your community while maintaining independence and ownership over your own work.

While licensed applicants are preferred, no licensing is required to qualify for this role!

What You'll Do:

Modern Pest is seeking a

Pest Control Technician

to service our clients in

Ellsworth, 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.

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, you'll leave your home and drive to your first client's home or business to begin your day. At each stop on your schedule, you'll spend time building and maintaining rapport with your clients, 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, you'll utilize your critical thinking and expertise to ensure that our communities remain safe and healthy.

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.

You'll Spend Your Day:

Traveling to and from client residential and commercial locations in your company-owned vehicle along a pre-scheduled route. Conducting thorough interior and exterior inspections to monitor pest activity, identify possible entry points, and create both immediate and preventative pest management plans. Offering sound advice and education to clients on both chemical and natural pest control remediation options. Spraying perimeters of homes and structures for termites, ants, and other insects, or using bait or traps to eliminate rodent infestations. Recommending products and services for long-term, effective pest control, such as our eco-friendly, all-digital SMART solutions.

Position 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 Bangor Branch located in Hermon, ME.

Work Location:

This position requires travel in a company vehicle to our clients based in

Ellsworth, 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; for this reason, we are seeking candidates located along the Route 1 corridor in the Midcoast area.

Pay:

Hourly pay rates start at

$21

with transferable experience or skills. Higher rates are available for candidates with industry or similar experience.

What Benefits will I be Eligible for?

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

What Do I Need to Get Started?

Required Experience, Education, and Skills:

High school diploma

or equivalent required

Valid driver's 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 within 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)

In keeping with our Core Value and Guiding Principles, Modern Pest Services always provides equal talent with equal opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Fuel card Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Paid training Referral program Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road