Route Manager (Commercial Pest Control)

Full-time - Entry Level

Tukwila, WA

About the position

The primary function of the Pest Control Technician (Route Manager) is to manage a dedicated route, providing pest control and inspection services to commercial clients according to established standards for timeliness and quality. The Route Manager will develop cordial professional relationships with clients to fully understand their unique business challenges, offer knowledgeable guidance, recommend actions, and solve a wide variety of pest management problems. You manage your own schedule and workload, spending your day building professional relationships while also making friends with your clients and team members. You are a trusted advisor for your clients, solving challenging problems, protecting their business, and improving the health and safety of your community. You have limitless room to grow and excel as you build a rewarding career with great benefits and paid time off.

Responsibilities

• Learn about all sorts of rodent, insect, flying, and crawling pests, study for licensing exams, and participate in regular training to maintain certifications in a variety of pest control topics
• Build professional relationships with clients and learn about their unique business challenges
• Inspect client sites for pest activity and apply a combination of mechanical, biological, and chemical tools to prevent and control pest issues
• Manage your own route and schedule to ensure clients receive timely, top-quality service
• Help protect the health and safety of your community by recognizing and controlling pest problems
• Participate in training and certification programs, then apply knowledge to locate, identify, destroy, control, and repel pests
• Partner with client and technical specialists to solve complicated pest problems
• Provide proactive, knowledgeable guidance to customers, effectively communicating options and recommendations for managing new or complex pest problems
• Respond quickly and professionally to client complaints and service requests
• Drive and maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized company service vehicle according to Sprague and DOT standards
• Seek out opportunities to grow accounts and branch sales by asking for referrals, speaking with clients about add-on services, products and equipment, and logging leads for the sales team

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• Attention to detail and high standards of work quality
• Hunger for knowledge and professional development
• Competitive approach to both individual and team performance

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years’ experience in warehousing, logistics, construction, or other physically demanding jobs
• 1+ years’ experience in customer service, retail, food service, or hospitality
• Pest control, industrial, or safety certifications

Benefits

• Salary: $25-30/hr to start (depending on experience) plus performance bonuses and sales commissions
• A take-home service vehicle with gas card
• Company-provided phone, uniforms, and safety equipment
• On-the-job training and licensing
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance within 30 days of hire
• 401K after 1 year, with 100% match up to 3% plus 50% match up to 6%
• Paid time off: Sick time available day 1, holiday and vacation time after 90 days
• Childcare assistance and college savings plan
• Unlimited growth opportunities, with continuing education and leadership training