Overview
Pest Control Operator (Service Specialist) – Ecolab, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Service Specialists provide timely and cost effective pest detection, elimination and prevention solutions to an established route. Deliver pest solutions to customers that include commercial businesses, retail stores, food and beverage processing plants, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, nursing homes, and schools. Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer contacts with effective communications both oral and written. Identify customer needs and sell additional solutions to enhance pest prevention and elimination. Maintain organization and timeliness of a route.
Independence Level / Reports to : Pest Service Manager.
What’s in it For You
- Enjoy a paid training program allowing you to learn from successful professionals
- Receive a company service vehicle for business use
- Opportunity for a long term, advanced career path in service, sales, or management
- Flexible, independent work environment where you will manage a monthly schedule
- Access to best in class resources, tools, and technology
- Grow your income as you drive growth
- Safety-focused culture with top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment
- Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment - medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more
What You Will Do
Establish effective working relationships with a variety of customers and partner with them on best practices to identify and solve pest problems.Keep abreast of Ecolab’s product / service offerings and industry conditions, to enhance service and sales of pest prevention / elimination solutions.Use handheld computerized equipment to manage service and document structural, sanitation and pest issues.Deliver a quality inspection and treatment service to exceed customer expectation and specification.Provide customers with written evidence of service delivered and advice for maintaining pest free conditions.Apply pesticides in accordance with label recommendations and comply with relevant legislation.Plan work routes efficiently and productively and achieve 100% state of service.Accurately submit reports and other related paperwork as required at specified time intervals.Candidate must reside in : BloemfonteinRoute territory will include : Bloemfontein and surrounding areas.Minimum Qualifications
High School QualificationsMust be able to work a night shift or weekendsWillingness to be on-call during off work hours and weekends as necessaryMust be able to access and be comfortable with working in a variety of conditions to include confined spaces damp and / or dusty locations, cold and warm conditionsA valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record (where applicable)Physical Demands
Must have the ability to Lift / Push / Pull / Carry up to 70 pounds chest highMust be able to access and be comfortable with working in a variety of conditions to include confined spaces, damp and / or dusty locations, freezing conditions and hot conditionsMust be able to physically perform the essential duties of the position which include lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, use hands to finger, balancing, walking, standing, talking and hearingMust be capable of wearing a respiratorPossess required pest certification and / or business licensing pursuant to country or state / local law : Pest CertificationMust be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam (where applicable by law)Preferred Qualifications
Ability to sell value-added products to existing customersPrevious pest elimination industry or route experience preferredAbility to plan and prioritize workload with limited supervision, field work experienceJob Details
Seniority level : AssociateEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Business Development and SalesIndustries : Chemical Manufacturing#J-18808-Ljbffr
