Route Manager Commercial Pest Control
Route Manager Commercial Pest Control
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Job Description
When was the time you had a really great day at work You solved a tough problem for your customer and left them smiling You came home and felt like you absolutely won the day
This is what the day of a Route Manager looks like:
You manage your own schedule and workload. You spend your day building professional relationships but 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.
Apply now. Your next great adventure awaits.
- 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 topquality service
- Help protect the health and safety of your community by recognizing and controlling pest problems
Pests pose a serious threat to public health and our worlds food supply. Foodborne illnesses as a result of bacteria transmitted by pests sicken millions of people annually. Spragues highly trained and dedicated team is driven to design and deliver pest management programs using the latest technology and products to safeguard people property and food and leave the smallest environmental footprint.
Working for Sprague means passionately delivering uncompromising service. We focus on our commitment to our clients and ourselves; consistency accountability respect; teamwork among coworkers our clients and the community; and environmental responsibility in our approach to pest prevention.
What youll get working here:
- Salary: $2530/hr to start (depending on experience) plus performance bonuses and sales commissions
- A takehome service vehicle with gas card
- Companyprovided phone uniforms and safety equipment
- Onthejob training and licensing
- Pride in your work and the Sprague mission
- A supportive team environment based on family values
- Unlimited growth opportunities with continuing education and leadership training
- 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
Requirements
Must haves for this job:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Drivers 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 for this job:
- 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
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory motor vehicle record report that is checked annually.
Sprague Pest Solutions is an Equal Opportunity employer and promotes diversity through a culture of inclusion and opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We are a drug and smokefree environment.
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Position Summary: 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. The Route Manager reports to the Branch Manager and partners with Operations Managers Sales Reps and a team of technicians to continually grow and improve business operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage a dedicated route of commercial clients delivering uncompromising service in a professional safe friendly and cordial manner
- 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
- Provide uncompromising service aiming to exceed client expectations in every interaction
- Set up monitor and tear down equipment for new installations and specialized treatments
- Respond quickly and professionally to client complaints and service requests
- Work a flexible schedule as needed to meet client expectations managing schedule and route to address urgent and unscheduled services in a timely manner
- Drive and maintain a clean safe and wellorganized company service vehicle according to Sprague and DOT standards
- Maintain proper inventory of tools equipment and materials in company vehicle
- Seek out opportunities to grow accounts and branch sales by asking for referrals speaking with clients about addon services products and equipment and logging leads for the sales team
Qualifications and Requirements:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with customers peers and managers
- Ability to set priorities and manage time to accomplish work goals according to quality standards and deadlines
- Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively in varying environments and job site conditions
- Ability to perform effectively with minimal direction selfdirect work and escalate problems to manager where appropriate
- Attention to detail and ability to recognize and correct errors and inconsistencies
- Ability to navigate conflict recommend options and facilitate solutions that best serve the client and the companys objectives and values
- Proficiency in computer software and systems including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook) scheduling and mapping software smartphone applications and webbased portals; ability to learn new software quickly
W. B. Sprague Company Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory motor vehicle record report that is checked annually.
Sprague Pest Solutions is an Equal Opportunity employer and promotes diversity through a culture of inclusion and opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We are a drug and smokefree environment.
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
