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