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Mosquito Control Specialist Mapleton, IL

Mosquito Control Specialist

Full Time • Mapleton, IL
Are you passionate about hard work and committed to improving the lives of others? Do you thrive in a supportive environment and love working outside? 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. 
 
The Specialists conduct inspections of private property, applying pesticides, and educating customers on source reduction methods and pesticide application. Specialists must be able to provide excellent customer service and possess excellent communication skills. Specialists are trained to follow all state and federal laws and regulations.  The Specialists are under the direct supervision of the Market Manager and Operations Manager.  Specialists will work with the office manager and staff daily. Specialists must be able to until mid October.
 
Specialist - Performance Standards:
Maintain accurate documentation of pesticide application in a timely manner; provide clear and accurate sketches to support field surveys. Provide outstanding customer service and address customer concerns courteously, in a timely manner and provide them with reliable information. Consistently provide appropriate treatments to residential and commercial properties for mosquito, fly and tick control. 
 
Specialist - Principal Duties:
  • Participate fully in training opportunities provided to enhance knowledge and to meet requirements for licensing.
  • Pass all testing that is required from the State of Illinois.  
  • Provide excellent service through proper treatment techniques.  All training will be paid by The Mosquito Authority. 
  • Present Complimentary Service coupons to interested parties for referral fee commission.
  • Be knowledgeable of all services provided to help identify problems and offer service solutions.
  • Communicate with the customer everything related to their application and future applications.
  • Properly apply chemicals following all company, state, and federal regulations.
  • Safely drive a company provided truck to and from the customer's location following all state and federal laws.
  • Follow the assigned route and timeline provided by the Management staff to service accounts.
  • Communicate with the other members of Mosquito Authority staff any feedback pertinent to operations.
  • Keep all working areas neat and clean at all times, including cleaning work truck weekly.
  • Operate a backpack fogger which weighs up to 60 lbs.
  • Access database and mapping systems through mobile computing devices.
  • Respond to management and customer service requests.
  • Hang door hangers and place yard signs within the neighborhood of customers as directed.
  • Responsible for accurately mixing and applying pesticides.
  • Prepare daily field service reports and keeps accurate records of pesticide applications and other field activities.
Knowledge:
  • Must have adequate written and verbal English communication ability.
  • Must hold a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
  • Qualified candidates must have high school diploma/GED or college degree.
  • Must be able to pass all required testing from the State of Illinois.  The Mosquito Authority will pay all expenses for testing.  
  • No experience needed.  You will be provided paid training.
  • Must have  3+ years of driving history.
 
Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong interpersonal skills to speak with coworkers, customers, and other business professionals.
  • Ability to earn a General Standards Pesticide Certification via IL Dept. of Agriculture within 14 Days of Hire.
  • Ability to travel to customer locations driving company vehicle.
  • Ability to work outdoors in the elements.
 
The Mosquito Authority is a Drug Free and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full or Part Time Positions Available

Pay: $19.00 /hour with optional healthcare option or $20.00/hr with no healthcare option

Monthly and Annual Bonus Programs:  Each specialist has the opportunity to earn a monthly and annual bonus based on performance and showing up for work each day.  

 
About Us:
Our mission is simple: help protect families from mosquitoes and the diseases they carry. Each and every one of our team members is dedicated to providing the best services out there so our customers can enjoy the outdoors with peace of mind.
 
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.  I acknowledge that each independent Mosquito Authority franchisee hires and determines the terms and conditions of employment for its own employees. Any employment benefits, compensation and employment practices vary by location. Mosquito Authority Corporate is NOT the employer and/or joint employer for: (i) any of the job opportunities listed on this website; (ii) any of the independent franchisees; and, (iii) any of the employees of the independent franchisees.
Compensation: $19.00 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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