Overview
Pest Control Technician Jobs in Houlton, ME at Modern Pest Services
Modern Pest’s Bangor Branch is seeking a Pest Control Technician to service our clients in Houlton, ME and the surrounding towns/cities.
At Modern Pest, we value hardworking individuals with a strong customer service mindset. 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.
How You’ll Spend Your Day:
- Upon successful completion of our paid training and onboarding program, you’ll have earned your pesticide applicator’s licenses and be ready to work independently.
- Each morning, you’ll drive straight to your first client’s home or business, traveling to and from client locations in your company-owned vehicle along a pre-scheduled route.
- You’ll build and maintain client relationships, 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.
- You’ll safely administer pest control measures, including spraying perimeters of homes and structures for termites, ants, and other insects, or using bait or traps to eliminate rodent infestations. You’ll suggest tools or products that our clients can benefit from, with a focus on eco-friendly and sustainable options, such as our SMART technology.
What Pests will I Encounter?
- Ants
- Flies
- Bees/wasps
- Cockroaches
- Pantry pests
- Fleas
- Rodents
- Ticks
- Mosquitos
Job Details:
- 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.
- Training Location: Orientation and training will be conducted at the Hermon location, but due to the anticipated location of this route, Branch Management may approve some training to be completed from a home office to avoid excessive travel during the introductory period.
- Work Location: This position requires travel in a company vehicle to our clients based in Houlton, ME and the surrounding towns and cities. To reduce unnecessary drive time and be as efficient as possible, following completion of Orientation and training, your route will be scheduled within a reasonable driving distance from your home location.
- Pay: Hourly pay rates start at $21 with transferable experience or skills. Higher rates are available for candidates with industry or similar experience!
What Do I Need to Get Started?
- Clear 7-year background screen
- Clear 3-year Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- 4-panel drug screen (opioids, cocaine, PCP, and amphetamines)
- 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, internal, and rear dash cams; continuous recording is required by our insurance during operating hours for safety, liability protection, and driver training.
- Must pass all required state licensing exams to meet minimum qualifications by the completion of paid training.
- Must meet minimum conduct and attendance standards during 90-day Introductory Period.
What does Modern Offer Me?
Health and Wellbeing:
- Select from 3 Medical plans, 2 Dental plans, and 1 Vision plan through the Horizon and Delta networks
- Tax advantaged accounts, including HSA and FSA options
- 100% company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Programs
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, IDShield, and LegalShield coverage options
Financial Peace of Mind:
- Company vehicle and gas card
- Company cell phone
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Work/Life Balance:
- Full time, year-round employment
- Paid training and in-depth orientation
- 2 weeks of Paid Time Off
- 8 Annual Paid Holidays
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
Title: Pest Control Technician
Company: Modern Pest Services
Location: Houlton, ME
