Pest Control & Brand Protection Technician

Provide pest control services for all stores and facilities within the organization. Assist in the overall efforts of brand protection, food safety, and customer experience through a proactive approach to facility inspections and treatment of pests. Provide services to outside industry and private homes as requested or contracted.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a thorough inspection of sanitation, mechanical properties, current levels of pest activity and conditions of food products within all facilities to ensure operational compliance while eliminating pests and/or conductive conditions.
• Provide knowledge to teammates and management at all facilities about how their responsibilities and decisions contribute to the overall success of everyone and directly affect the experiences of our customers.
• Apply pesticides and related items based on sound decision making and best practices of the industry to resolve pest problems in a cost effective and timely fashion.
• Maintain and repair essential equipment to perform the everyday functions of our department.
• Perform outside pest control to businesses and private homes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school education required
• Currently hold or have the ability to attain a Commercial Applicators Certification in at least the state they operate in within one year of hiring.
• Valid Drivers License
• At least 18 years old
• Minimum Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  1 to 3 years in the environmental services/pest control industry preferred, but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

• Computer literate with Windows and Apple equipment and software.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate and garner support from teammates at various levels
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to routinely lift items over 25-50 lbs
• Entry level construction and mechanical abilities, including troubleshooting
• Ability to operate specialized equipment including power industrial lifts, booms, and associated machinery
• Ability to correctly assess sanitation levels and document conditions
• Self motivation and able to work independently

FORMAL POLICY SETTING

Makes recommendations to management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Walking

Standing

Lifting

• 25 to 50 lbs

Travel

• 0-25%

Work with wildlife, pests, etc. on a daily basis; in wet, dusty and both cold and hot environments, use of chemicals (pesticides, rodenticides, herbicides) daily, work outside normal business hours and provide overtime/on-call support as needed.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.