Wildlife Technician

Big Blue Bug Solutions · Providence, Rhode Island

Wildlife Technician

Position Purpose: Provide safe and effective pest control services.

Reports To: Service Manager

Job Location: Providence, RI

Employment Term / Type: Regular / Full Time

Hours / Week: 40+

Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM

Starting Pay: Base + Bonus + Commission

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; 401k plan with company match; paid holidays; paid vacation; company vehicle and gas (for work); professional advancement and training opportunities

Education: High School Diploma / GED

Experience: 1 to 10 years

Security Clearance: n/a

Position Description

How would you like to work for a State Icon? Big Blue Bug Solutions is a family owned and operated pest management service provider. We have protected homes and businesses in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut for 80 years. We are the home of the world-famous Big Blue Bug. The 58-foot termite has appeared in movies, TV shows, newspapers and paintings around the world. See our website at bigbluebug.com for more information about our company and other positions that may be available.

Responsibilities:

- Provide consistent, friendly, and high quality service to clients

- Conduct inspections for pests, pest harborages and pest entry ways

- Determine, recommend and provide required pest management services per government and company guidelines

- Inform customers on how to reduce pest pressures through proper sanitation, storage and landscaping

- Prepare written reports for customers and explain services in a clear and friendly manner

- Operate and maintain service vehicle, and other service equipment, per government and company guidelines

- Utilize, secure and store products and materials in strict accordance with labels, and government and company guidelines

- Ensure required equipment, products and materials are on service vehicle to perform scheduled services

- Document service activities as required and submit paperwork as directed

- Maintain licenses, certifications, and/or registrations as required, and participate in company training as directed

- Propose additional company services to customers as appropriate

- Perform other duties as assigned or directed

Qualifications:

- Prior customer service experience

- Valid driver’s license; driving record that meets or exceeds company minimum requirements

- Applicant must live within the local service area

- Ability to use computer-based technology such as smartphone, tablet, e-mail, and customer database

- Sales experience an asset

- High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

- Availability to work extended hours and weekends as needed

- Ability to meet physical requirements

- Experience in the service industry a plus

Why choose Big Blue Bug Solutions for your next career opportunity?

- An exciting, fast-paced, and professional environment

- Full support from all teams

- Extensive training program

- Uncapped earning potential! (Base + Bonus + Commission)

- Tools for success including company vehicle and gas

- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, and more!

- You get to represent a state icon: The Big Blue Bug!