Pest Control Operations Assistant (Pest Control License Required)

*Do not apply to this position if you do not have pest control experience.*

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The Operations Assistant plays an active role in assisting the Operations Manager with the implementation of strategies that align with business goals. The Operations Assistant is expected to lead by example, training and motivating staff to meet and exceed their personal and professional goals while maintaining a positive and rewarding work environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 years experience in pest control
• Must have Registered Tech, or higher, license through VDACS
• Registered Technician license required for hire, Commercial License required to be obtained after hire (if not already possessed)
• Having 7A license would be a bonus.
• Computer skills such as 40WPM typing with a working knowledge of the primary Microsoft Office programs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record (as required by insurance), and pass a background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift & carry items up to 60 lbs.
• Able to sit at a desk comfortably while working on a computer, for extended periods of time.
• Frequently move the whole body to perform tasks such as, lifting, walking, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch in awkward positions.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES, including but not limited to:

• Supervision of technicians*,* with heavy involvement in the training, performance management, and leadership.
• Be a POC for all technicians – including but not limited to scheduling, availability, and daily operational issues.
• Sustain a work environment that builds positive professional relationships, creates accountability and rewards performance.
• Proactively oversees and implements operational policies & procedures and works closely with the Operations Manager
• Maintains and improves operations by auditing technician body cameras and monitoring performance, identifying, and resolving problems, preparing, and completing action plans.
• Ensures all business equipment is in safe and proper working order. (i.e., spreaders, blowers, pumps)
• Daily truck mixing to the legal and agreed ratio based on time of year
• Daily truck inspections
• Keep the shop space clean, organized, and maintained
• Schedule care and maintenance for company vehicles.
• Delegate and enforce cleanliness of all vehicles on a weekly basis.
• Check oil and all other fluids each week.
• Completes commercial & residential routes daily or as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge in the following dimensions: Staffing & Performance Management; Teambuilding, Effective Communications; Quality Control; Safety; Accountability; Customer Service.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and human relation skills that positively benefits interaction with staff, partners, and external clientele.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
• Must be detail oriented, able to plan, prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to teach, train, mentor, evaluate and motivate staff.
• Good decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and implement the best solution to solve problems or challenges.
• Good comprehension and communication skills, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through written and verbal communication.
• Experience in providing effective and documented coaching and feedback, the courage to verbally counsel below expectation employees.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and self-control.
• Enthusiasm, good attitude, trustworthiness, personal integrity, and honesty.
• Ability to work autonomously and understand when a superior is needed to be involved in decision making.
• Self-motivated, with a dedication to keeping up to date technically, and applying new knowledge to your job. This includes passing any state required training for applying pesticides.
• Demonstrated ability to operate safely in the workplace, with experience in holding peers and direct reports accountable to safety standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Experience:

• Pest control: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Henrico, VA 23228 (Required)

Work Location: In person