Route Manager (Commercial Pest Control Technician)
Route Manager (Commercial Pest Control Technician)
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Job Description
Join Our Team as a Route Manager!
Are you a hands-on problem solver with experience in transportation hospitality facilities or manufacturing Ready to take your career to the next level with a company that values your skills and invests in your growth
Sprague Pest Solutions is hiring Route Managers to join our Reno team! Youll manage your own route of commercial clients solve real-world pest challenges and build lasting relationshipsall while working independently and making a visible impact.
What Youll Do:
- Connect with People: Manage a dedicated route of commercial clients building professional relationships and ensuring their pest problems are a thing of the past.
- Flex Your Schedule: Work a flexible schedule to meet client expectations handling urgent and unscheduled services like a pro.
- Deliver Excellence: Provide top-notch pest control and inspection services at large-scale client locations always with a smile and a friendly attitude.
- Be the Hero: Respond quickly and professionally to client complaints and service requests turning pest problems into solutions.
- Grow the Business: Seek out opportunities to expand accounts and branch sales by asking for referrals and discussing add-on services products and equipment.
Why Youll Love It:
- Drive in Style: Maintain a clean safe and well-organized company service vehicle that youll be proud to drive.
- Stay Equipped: Keep your vehicle stocked with all the tools equipment and materials you need to tackle any pest challenge.
- Learn & Grow: Engage in regular training sessions to earn certifications and stay updated on the latest pest control methods and technologies.
- Be Part of a Team: Partner with clients and technical specialists to create action plans for solving and preventing pest management problems.
Who Thrives in This Role
- Former delivery drivers janitorial pros landscapers or hospitality workers looking for a stable rewarding career.
- People who enjoy working outdoors solving problems and helping others.
- Those who want independence variety and a clear path to advancement.
Why Sprague Pest Solutions
- Competitive pay performance incentives
- Paid training and certification programs
- Career growth in a recession-resistant industry
- Supportive team culture and leadership that listens
- Salary: $20-25/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
- 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: Personal time available day 1 holiday and vacation time after 90 days
- Childcare assistance and college savings plan
Must haves for this job:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Drivers License and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
- 2 years experience in route sales facilities management janitorial service landscaping or environmental services AND/OR 2 years experience in customer service sales retail or hospitality roles
- 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 pest control landscaping agriculture or food production
- Pest control industrial or safety certifications
Pre-Hire Screening Requirements:
- 5 years Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
- Criminal Background Check: Federal State County
- DOT Physical with 5-Panel Drug Screen
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 smoke-free 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.
Detailed Job Description
Position Title: Route Manager (Commercial Pest Control Technician)
Department: Operations
Reports to: Branch Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Exemption: NA
EEOC Class: Individual Contributor
Salary: $20-25 per hour (depending on market experience and licensing) plus incentives
Position Summary:
The primary responsibility for a Route Manager is to provide pest control and inspection services assigned client locations according to established standards for responsiveness and quality. The Route Manager will develop professional relationships with clients to understand their unique business challenges offer knowledgeable guidance recommend actions and solve a wide variety of pest management problems. This position reports to the Branch Manager and partners with Operations Managers Sales Reps and a team of Route Managers (technicians) to continually enhance client satisfaction and business operations.
Essential Functions:
- Scheduling Ownership:
- Manage a dedicated route of commercial clients.
- Work a flexible schedule to meet client expectations managing urgent and unscheduled services in a timely manner.
- Client Satisfaction:
- 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.
- 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.
- Safety:
- Drive and maintain a clean safe and well-organized company service vehicle according to Sprague and DOT standards.
- Set up monitor and tear down equipment for new installations and specialized treatments.
- Continuous Learning & Improvement:
- Engage in regular training sessions to earn and maintain certifications and stay updated on the latest pest control methods and technologies.
- Partner with clients and technical specialists to create action plans for solving and preventing pest management problems.
Other duties as assigned.
Detailed Job Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
2 years in route sales facilities management janitorial service landscaping or environmental services
2 years experience in customer service sales retail or hospitality roles
Excellent communicator both written and verbal able to communicate complex concepts and risk factors to stakeholders and influence decision making
Ability and aptitude with Microsoft Office Suite and other technology necessary for successful day-to-day functioning in a business environment.
Ability to pass background screening requirements including identity criminal history and motor vehicle records checks
Ability to meet DOT physical standards including a 5-panel drug screen
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous pest control experience
- Pest control industrial or safety certifications
Physical Requirements:
- Physical Strength and Stamina: Ability to handle pest control equipment and work in various conditions and environments.
- Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials which may weigh up to 50 pounds.
- Bending Stooping and Crawling: Frequent bending stooping and crawling to access and treat pest-infested areas.
- Standing and Walking: Prolonged periods of standing and walking while inspecting and treating areas.
- Working in Confined Spaces: Ability to work in tight or confined spaces such as crawl spaces equipment rooms and silos.
- Climbing: Ability to climb ladders and work at heights when necessary.
- Driving: Must possess the physical ability to safely operate and drive a vehicle including maintaining control and awareness during extended periods of driving
- Use of Protective Equipment: Wearing protective gear including gloves goggles and respirators to reduce the risk of harm from pesticides
- Working in various weather conditions: Preparedness to work outdoors in all types of weather including extreme heat cold and rain.
- Safety awareness: Ability to follow safety protocols and wear personal protective equipment to minimize health risks from exposure to chemicals and pests
Disclaimer:
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
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 smoke-free environment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
