Start Tech Manager - EcoShield Pest Solutions

The Shield Co. Management / EcoShield Pest Solutions is one of the fastest growing pest control companies in the country! Simply stated, we provide comprehensive solutions for pest-free living, but our purpose is to spread happiness. We accomplish that by delivering above and beyond experiences, not only to our customers but also to our employees, partners, and communities, who we consider family.

Currently, we are hiring for a Start Tech Manager to help hire, train, and manage our Pest Control Start Technicians. This role is designed to be in the field with local technicians for full support and is a crucial part of having a successful summer for both operations and sales.

If this sounds like you, come join the team and start spreading happiness by keeping bugs out of our customer’s beds, barbecues, bungalows, and businesses!

Pay and Benefits

The Company is proud to offer competitive pay, growth opportunities, full benefits, and monthly/quarterly/annual bonuses (in applicable positions)!

For this role, we offer:

• Competitive salary ($40,000-$55,000 DOE)
• Additional compensation opportunities
• Paid time off

• Sick/Safe time - 1 hour per every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 80 hours annually
• Paid Vacation
• 10 company-paid holidays

• Benefits (employee as well as family)

• Medical
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k), with match of 100% of the first 3% of each employee’s contribution and 50% of the next 2%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Rally Health and Wellness Program
• Employee and Friends/Family Discounted Pest Control Services

What will I be doing in this position?

We understand that we cannot list every single task that you will do in this position, but below is an overview of our expectations:

• Hire, train, and license Pest Control Start Technicians
• Hold weekly meetings with the Start Technician team
• Issue pest control products and chemicals to technicians when needed
• Complete daily technician and customer audits
• Assist technicians in the field on a regular basis
• Review accounts to ensure SCR’s are being uploaded
• Manage and audit routes throughout the day
• Function as the main point of contact for Start Techs and Sales Managers

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, under or over objects.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and can be regularly exposed to extreme temperatures, including wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Am I qualified for this position?

While we would love the opportunity to connect with everyone that applies, we will be focusing on those applicants that meet or exceed the qualifications below:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ year of pest control experience
• Must be 21 years of age or older and possess an active driver's license with an MVR that meets insurance requirements
• Are willing to work Monday - Saturday and some holidays
• Must earn and maintain state-required training (provided) and pest control licensing

The Shield Co. Management LLC/EcoShield Pest Solutions is an equal opportunity employer