ABC Home & Commercial Services of DFW, Inc. · 5 days ago
Commercial Apprentice Pest Technician
Plano,TX,US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$18/hr - $20/hrABC Home and Commercial Services is a company focused on providing exceptional customer service in pest management. The Commercial Apprentice Pest Technician is responsible for mixing and applying pesticides, inspecting properties for pest activity, and building relationships with clients while maintaining a professional appearance and adhering to safety protocols.
Consumer Services
Responsibilities
Mixing and applying pesticides and rodenticides to structures according to schedule, safety procedures, label instructions, and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) law
Physically inspect client’s property and dwelling for pest activity, calculating the severity of infestations and the degree of structural damage
Provide solutions for pest activity on-site in a variety of accounts
Build strong relationships and rapport with clients; interacting with them directly regarding the work to be accomplished
Identifies and reports any damage to customer’s property
Insulation removal and installation in attics for long periods of time
Installation of Termimesh
Meets deadlines of route and informs office staff of resets and skipped services or not completed work
Submitting all paperwork daily
Attend required department meetings and company, or vendor training as required
Consistently submitting at least 5 leads per month through ABC’s Lead Line program
Maintain a professional appearance including uniform, company vehicle and equipment, and personal hygiene
Uses personal protective equipment to as is required or for prevention purposes
Ability to prioritize workload, work under pressure and handle irate customers and still maintain good composure
Maintain quality and safe work habits by following company procedures
Expected to be available to work 5:00 am until 4 pm, or 7:00 am until 7:00 pm, 5 days a week. Schedule will be either Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday
Expected to work an occasional Saturday
Expected to be available to be in the on-call rotation schedule to cover nights and weekends
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Good Communication (written/oral)
Excellent attendance record
Good driving record
Computer Skills required
Must be 21 years of age or older
Following on-the-job training and the requirements, employee is required to complete state certification/licensing process
Ability to use and navigate electronic tablet/phone, etc
Ability to drive a vehicle with standard or automatic gear and enter and exit a truck or car
Ability to walk for long periods of time in extreme temperatures including outdoors
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Repetitive lifting, twisting, pulling, pushing and carry up to 50 lbs. may be required
Ability to carry a 40 lb. backpack throughout the day
Wears respirator according to OSHA requirements
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
Ability to work in confined spaces like crawlspaces and attics for long periods of time
Using a company vehicle drives to destinations listed on the daily route
Responsible for the maintenance of company vehicle such as tire conditions, tire replacement whenever needed, checks for condition of brakes, gets oil change done in a timely basis, etc
Follow safety protocols while driving, respects driving regulations and codes and reports all work related injuries immediately to Service Manager or Division Manager
Complies with vehicle usage policy agreement
Maintain good driving record
Reports any auto accidents to Service Manager within 1 hour of accident
Must maintain an active Texas Driver's license and submit copy of renewed license to HR
Preferred
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is desired
Ability to tolerate a variety of environmental conditions, i.e., Heat/Cold, Heights and Confined spaces
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more!
401(k) with company match.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Company vehicle and phone.
Lead Now Program for all employees to increase earnings.
Company
ABC Home & Commercial Services of DFW, Inc.
ABC Home & Commercial Services proudly serves families, businesses, and team members across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and East Texas.
Founded in 1949
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Russell Jenkins
Chief Communications Officer
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