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Sales & Service Pest Control Technician

Rainbow Ecoscience

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Minneapolis, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The technician will drive sales growth by identifying customer needs and promoting add-on services while building strong relationships. Additionally, they are responsible for safely applying pesticides, maintaining company vehicles, and accurately recording service data.

Qualifications

We are seeking a Sales & Service Pest Control Technician to drive sales growth, build customer relationships, and safely apply pesticides. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required, with the ability to obtain a pesticide applicator’s license. Proven in-person sales experience is preferred.

Job Description

100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) Company
Salary Range: $20-$24/hour

This is a full-time weekday position with overtime opportunities. Technicians can operate out of our Minnetonka, or Burnsville locations.

For a video on a day in the life of a Rainbow Pest Control Technician, follow this link:
Pest Control Technician Video

What You Will Do

  • Drive sales growth by communicating with customers, identifying needs, and promoting add-on services and solutions.
  • Build trust and maintain strong customer relationships through professional service and follow-up.
  • Safely mix and apply pesticides to structures in compliance with company, state, and federal standards.
  • Accurately record all services and sales in our electronic database.
  • Maintain company vehicle and manage inventory of supplies as outlined by our fleet department.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Valid driver’s license and commitment to safe driving.
  • Ability to obtain pesticide applicator’s license within 30 days of start (we cover the cost).
  • Comfortable performing field work, including tasks on hands and knees and working in various weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven in-person sales experience with a track record of meeting or exceeding goals.
  • Background in building construction, maintenance, or related technical fields.

What We Offer

  • Employee Stock Ownership Program in our 100% Employee-Owned Company.
  • 80 hours of PTO, 4 Floating Holidays, and 8 Paid Holidays.
  • 401K with company match.
  • Full benefits package: Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability, & Life Insurance.
  • Growth opportunities—we promote from within!

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs. Exposure to chemicals, tools, and equipment requires strict adherence to safety protocols, including PPE.

About Rainbow Companies

Rainbow Companies (www.rainbowcompanies.com) is 100% employee-owned. Our employees are the core of our success. We value collaboration, integrity, and innovation, and we lead with science-based practices to deliver predictable results. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Rainbow Ecoscience

Rainbow Ecoscience develops proven, predictable products, tools, and solutions for plant healthcare professionals. Rainbow has solutions for many common tree healthcare issues including emerald ash borer, Dutch elm disease, Japanese beetle, bagworm, winter moth, whitefly, iron and manganese chlorosis, size maintenance, and many more. Everything we do is based in science and backed by research. Rainbow annually conducts over 100 ongoing research trials across the country. Our science and research teams partner with leading universities and colleges to conduct these trials and to collect data. We take this research and make it available through training and education. We provide training and education to hundreds of tree and landscape professionals each year. We work with companies to help them develop or add to their current plant healthcare programs and provide customer support. Our Territory Managers have an average of over 30 years’ experience in the green industry, from having owned their own businesses to working for large tree care companies and can provide their experience and knowledge to help clients grow their plant healthcare programs. In addition to training and education from Territory Managers, tree care professionals can also contact our technical support or customer service teams at the Solution Center toll free number (1-877-272-6747) with any questions relating to ordering, product information and rates, SDS's and labels, pricing, or plant healthcare in general. We understand that having proven, predictable results are critical to the success of any business. That's why we conduct research trials and collect data on all of our products and solutions. We also recognize that even with the right tools, training and support are critical factors in developing or adding a new plant healthcare program. Rainbow is your partner in tree and plant healthcare.
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