Mosquito Control Specialist
Full Time • Lafayette, LA
**This career opportunity is available in Lafayette, LA - for both full-time or part-time schedules.
Perks & Benefits:
- Never work Sundays
- Never work nights- Day Shifts only,
- Flexible Schedule- Students Welcome!!
- Paid Monthly Cell Phone subsidy
- Paid weekly for both full-time and part-time positions
- Paid on-the-job training
- Uniforms provided at company’s cost
- Company vehicle provided for work use
- Bottled water & sports drinks provided at company’s cost
- 4 Paid Holidays per year
- Work in the “Great Outdoors”
- Free Exercise- Why pay for a gym membership when you can get paid while exercising?!
- Free Mosquito Service at your own home
- Different work locations, different scenery every day
- Get to work independently
- Healthy approach to work/life balance available
- Opportunity to earn Commission, in addition to Base wages
Would you describe yourself as someone who:
- Enjoys working outdoors?
- Is a self-starter and is highly motivated?
- Can work independently?
- Enjoys engaging with people?
- Is passionate about hard work and committed to improving the lives of others?
Do you convey:
- Dependability and reliability? – Displaying responsible behavior at work in attendance and punctuality, attention to details, following directions and fulfilling obligations.
- Integrity? – Displaying strong moral principles and work ethic by behaving ethically, acting fairly and taking responsibility.
- Adaptability and flexibility? – Displaying the capability to adapt to new, different and changing requirements.
- Accuracy? – Ensuring accuracy in all tasks you perform.
- Strong Communication Skills? – Conveying information clearly.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills? – Working effectively with others.
- Professionalism? – Maintaining a professional presence by demonstrating self-control, a professional demeanor, a professional appearance, and a positive attitude.
Then you are a perfect fit for our team!
As a Mosquito Control Specialist at Mosquito Authority, you will use proven mosquito-control products and techniques on both commercial and residential properties. Our Mosquito Control Specialists provide expert mosquito control in a friendly, respectful, and efficient manner. If you’re dedicated to impeccable client service and enjoy physical work, this is a great opportunity for you.
The best part? There’s NO EXPERIENCE needed! You will be provided with expert training when you join our team.
What You Can Expect at Mosquito Authority:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Physical outdoor work- Operate & maintain a backpack blower (up to 60 pounds) in heat and humidity, often through uneven terrain, sometimes as long as 12 hours in a day
- Perform basic mathematical computations and apply common sense understanding in daily tasks
- Respond to basic customer inquiries and requests in a friendly and informed manner.
- Notify management of complaints or issues to ensure timely resolution.
- Complete job documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain a clean company vehicle and operate vehicle safely and legally.
- Work in a safe manner in accordance with state requirements, OSHA policies and procedures, and maintaining and utilizing required safety equipment when performing duties.
- Participate fully in training opportunities provided to enhance knowledge
- Overtime paid after 40 hours of work in a week
Schedule:
- Guaranteed to be off on Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & New Year’s Day, with the possibility of being off on other holidays.
- Full-Time employees must be available Monday- Saturday, with possibility of working up to 40% of Saturdays in a year.
- Work hours during busiest times of year can range from being to work at 5:30AM & getting off as late as 7:00PM, although it is very rare that one might work more than 12 hours in a day.
- Shift lengths vary based on weather for the overall week & overall mosquito pressure in the geographical area
- Full-time employees can expect to work from 6-10 hours, 4-6 days/week.
- Part-time employees will generally work from 3-6 hours a day, if working Monday through Saturday or 6-10 hours a day, if working 2-3 days/week.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a specialist to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Job requires standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling- while wearing up to 60 lbs on your back.
- Capable of walking sometimes between 10-12 miles a day
- Ability to withstand working outside in extreme heat & humidity for long periods of time
Other Requirements:
- High School graduate or GED preferred, but not required
- Must be 18 years or older
- Valid Driver’s license
- Good driving record
- No criminal history- Background check required.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively by phone or in person in a pleasant & positive manner
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Overall positive attitude & outlook
- Reliable transportation
- Extended hours and weekend opportunities possible during peak periods
About Us:
As a locally, family-owned and -operated enterprise, we take pride in serving our community. Our owners, Steve and Mary McNeal, were first introduced to the benefits of Mosquito Authority as customers. After experiencing amazing results first-hand, they decided private mosquito control would be a valuable service to their family, friends, and neighbors. Steve and Mary started their local branch in 2011 and have been developing a strong reputation ever since.
Our mission is simple:
Help protect families from mosquitoes and the diseases they carry.
Join our team today!
By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a location that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Mosquito Authority Corporate.
Compensation: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Mosquito Authority Corporate.
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