Mosquito Control Field Technician
Part Time • Pickerington
Company Overview
- Mosquito Hunters of Pickerington helps homeowners enjoy their yards by providing mosquito, flea and tick control treatments.
- Here there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Everyone here plays an important role in building extraordinary relationships with our community and clients.
- We like to say that we are not in the mosquito business, we are in the loyalty business. Our focus is solely on forming positive relationships and providing support. By doing this, we know that profitability and customer loyalty will be inherent.
- We are passionate about creating a remarkable customer experience and want to work with hardworking individuals who will represent our company with enthusiasm and integrity.
Job Summary
- Mosquito Hunters Technicians are trained experts who apply mosquito control products to our clients' landscaping, participate in marketing initiatives, and provide a remarkable client experience.
- You will be trained in all aspects of applying Mosquito Hunter’s exceptional mosquito barrier treatment. Our services include performing property surveys, identifying mosquito types, how to treat standing water, applying larvicide, and the use of other appropriate techniques that aide in the control of mosquitos.
- You will also participate in activities designed to help grow the business through specialized marketing techniques such as requesting reviews of your/our service from our customers, placing lawn signs, putting out doorhangers on neighboring properties near each job site, performing park and waves with our mascot Gunther or attending special community events as needed.
Responsibilities
- Participate in community events and other marketing opportunities, such as park-n-wave, ground game, and requesting 5 star google reviews
- Participate fully in training opportunities provided to enhance knowledge and meet state requirements.
- Works in a safe manner in accordance with state requirements, EPA labeling, and OHSA policies and procedures
- Maintain and utilize required safety equipment (PPE) when performing duties
- Use equipment that includes sprayers and backpack blowers (up to 60 pounds) in heat and humidity, often through uneven terrain.
- Respond to basic customer inquiries and requests and notifies owner(s) of complaints or issues to ensure timely resolution.
- Use excellent communication skills.
- Serve as a problem solver for our customers by inspecting for mosquito breeding points and utilizing the training provided to give our customers a mosquito free environment
- Complete job documentation accurately and in a timely manner
- Work flexible schedule as required to meet weekly responsibilities, including occasional weekend hours
- Maintain a clean company vehicle and operate vehicle safely and legally.
- Represent the company and maintain a high level of customer service
- Drive to each clients’ home or business
- Survey each yard for mosquito habitats and breeding grounds
- Reduce or apply larvicide to standing water on the property
- Apply control products to the surrounding foliage using a 60 lb backpack sprayer
- Make recommendations, as necessary, to each client
- Assist with marketing efforts like distributing door hangers or lawn signs
Qualifications
- No prior experience necessary
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a valid Driver’s license with an excellent driving record
- Have reliable transportation
- Have proof of insurance
- Be able to lift a minimum of 45 lbs
- Enjoy working outdoors
- Be energetic, hardworking & reliable
- Possess excellent communication & customer service skills
- Excel in a position of independence & responsibility
- Healthy approach to work/life balance
- Be willing to take state licensing exam (we train & pay for this)
- Basic physical capabilities to perform the job duties
- Job requires standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling
- Willing to work Extended hours and weekends when necessary
Benefits/Perks
- Paid training
- Meaningful compensation
- $15 - $25 per hour
- Bonus & commission opportunities
- Part-time position with advancement opportunity to full-time
- Autonomous, outdoor work environment
- Flexible scheduling
- Autonomous, outdoor work environment
- Develop professional skills
- Customer service
- Marketing & sales
- Accountability
- Helping to fight against Public Enemy #1
Candidates with the following experience are encouraged to apply:
- Pest control
- Lawncare & landscaping
- Outdoor
- Labor & home services
- Customer Service
- Drivers
- High School Seniors (18+)
- College Students
- Someone seeking a 2nd job (flex schedule)
- Gig workers (Uber, Lyft, Postmates)
- Anyone who enjoys working outdoors (Arborist, Lawn Care, Painters)
- Sales or retail
Compensation: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Mosquito Hunters takes pride in providing a foundation upon which driven and conscientious, budding professionals may develop their careers. At Mosquito Hunters, we’re not just hunting skeeters; we’re BUILDING LEADERS.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to Mosquito Hunters Corporate.
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Limitless Opportunities
Autonomous work environment
Active, outdoor work environment
Flexible scheduling
Meaningful compensation
Get paid the Mosquito Hunters way!
Learn and improve valuable skills
Accountability, Customer service, Marketing, Sales
Rewards & Recognition
Employee referral bonuses available