Mosquito Spray Technician in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois at Apex Landscaping INC

Mosquito Spray Technician

Full job description

Entry-level position – No prior work experience required (Must pass General Standard (GS) licensing test; we provide materials)

Sign On Bonus $100 upon passing the GS test - no experience

Sign On Bonus $125 upon passing the GS test - truck only experience

Sign On Bonus $150 upon passing the GS test - truck and trailer experience

Returning Bonus $400

$17 - $22 per hour

FULL-TIME SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT (Currently hiring for May through October)
Benefits

• Paid Leave All Workers (PLAWA)
• Commission Opportunities
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401k
• Autonomous environment - freedom to work solo in the field
• Work outdoors (Seasonal work May through October)
• Bonus pay opportunities are available
• Do not have to enter homes, only work outside of properties

Responsibilities

• Represent the company and maintain a high level of customer service
• Maintain a clean vehicle and equipment
• Survey yards for mosquito breeding grounds
• Reduce or apply larvicide to standing water on the property
• Give clients recommendations on products and services
• Apply control products to the surrounding foliage using a motorized backpack sprayer

Qualifications

no prior experience is necessary

be at least 18 years old

have a valid driver's license

be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.

be hardworking & reliable

possess excellent communication & customer service skills

be comfortable working independently

pass the General Standards license test (we train & pay for this)

Candidates with the following experience are encouraged to apply:

Pest control

Lawncare & Landscaping

Outdoor

Labor & home services

Customer Service

Veterans

Police, fire and first responders

Drivers

FedEx, UPS, DHL Amazon warehouse or drivers

High School Seniors (18+ years old)

College Students

Someone seeking a 2nd job (flex schedule)

Gig workers (Uber, Lyft, Postmates)

Anyone who enjoys working outdoors (Arborist, Lawn Care, Painters)

Personal trainers

Sales or retail