Join Guardian Pest Control as a Service Technician
We are willing to provide training and help in obtaining all required licensing and certification. Looking for an individual who wants to learn a trade. Must be adaptable, personable, coach-able, and have a good work ethic.
As a local family business, we at Guardian Pest Control treat every client like they’re our only client, not like some of the bigger companies that treat people like a number. We value our employees, and the proof is in the pudding. Guardian has earned a reputation for excellence. We believe in providing all of our clients with exceptional pest control services, and all of employees the opportunity for an exceptional career.
Working in professional pest management is so much more than controlling pest problems. It's also building relationships with clients and educating them about how to reduce the pest problems in their homes or businesses. You don't need any prior experience - Guardian Pest Control has an 8 week comprehensive training program that incorporates both classroom and on-the-job learning to ensure you have all the knowledge necessary to perform the job well.
Technicians conduct inspections, correct pest control problems by applying product, baiting and monitoring, and communicate regularly with office personnel and the sales team to ensure top quality customer service. A high school diploma or G.E.D., good communication skills and a genuine desire to learn the pest control industry is all that is required.
Compensation:
- $24 per hour without experience
- First year earnings $52k to $64k
Work Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Rotating Saturdays
Benefits:
- 401(k) with matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Tips
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Guardian Pest Control is hiring for Pest Control Technician Apprentice in East Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Working IndependentlyPhysical LaborProblem SolvingCommunicationOrganizationLearning New TechnologiesCustomer Service
USD 24 - 24 Hourly
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Guardian will train you on the job while simultaneously supporting your state by state credentialing process. Standards are high but reasonable for anyone interested in a professional environment that nurtures growth in this unique field.
Great pay, great hours, welcoming and sincere management, Guardian Pest Control is the real deal.
They’ve kept their word on everything mentioned to me in the interviews (honest & trustworthy).
To the management, CEO’s and owners you are not just a number. They take the time to learn about your wants and needs in work and in life.
If you’re looking for a company that cares about their employees and you are willing to put in the effort, work hard and learn than Guardian Pest Control is the company to work for.
Pros: Consistent Growth, Great Pay and Benefits, Positive Work Environment
Pros: Excellent start pay and benefits.
Cons: None
Pros: On the job training, respectful peers, promotes from within, competitive wages, 401k
Cons: N/a
Far too many things to list on how much knowledge I have gained in just 8 weeks.
Management is awesome, very responsive, they’re caring and extremely supportive, genuinely good people.
At Guardian the culture is the best I’ve seen thus far, each employee and management are extremely inviting, friendly, caring and helpful.
The most enjoyable part of being apart of the Guardian team is knowing everyone is always will to give a helping hand, everyone is a just a simple phone call away.
Pros: Great benefits, very friendly, helpful, being truly part of great team.
Cons: I have not found a con yet.
Pros: Great family owned business who treat you like family.
Cons: Demanding but extremely rewarding.
Pros: Work truck, independence, fast days.
Cons: Long days sometimes although rare, they are hiring to correct that.
Pros: Great benefits, learning a trade/skill, fun and adventurous.
Cons: This job is great once you get used to it being a "dirty job".
From the moment you start working at Guardian Pest Control, it's clear that the company values its employees and wants them to feel comfortable and supported. The management team is incredibly approachable and always willing to listen to feedback or concerns. They truly care about their employees, and this is reflected in the positive work environment that they have created.
One of the things that makes Guardian Pest Control such a great place to work is the sense of community among employees. There is a real team mentality at the company, and everyone is encouraged to work together to achieve common goals. This creates a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where employees feel valued and appreciated.
I still remember something Eric (our company CEO) had told me during the interview process, “we are not in the pest business, we are in the people business.” Something that stuck out to me about that statement is that not only do they mean that about the customers, they apply that to the employees as well, which makes it a really healthy working environment.
Overall, Guardian Pest Control is a fantastic company with a strong focus on company culture and employee satisfaction. If you're looking for a welcoming and supportive work environment, this is definitely a company to consider.
Pros: Good benefits, company vehicle, great company environment, always learning something new, team work!
Cons: Work/life balance.
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Pros: Great benefits and makes you feel like part of a real team.
Cons: Have to be ready to learn and apply yourself to be the best you can be.
Pros: Pay, benefits, work environment.
The atmosphere is noticed from day 1, the comraderie between all employees(technicians, sales, management)
They take their training and helping their employees learn and succeed very seriously
Very organized and on top of things company, which was a breathe of fresh air from the last company I worked at being very unprepared and frankly uncaring
If you're looking to change pest.control companies, look no further!
Or if you're interested in a new field of work that requires learning tons of new things and being able to put that knowledge to use every day, Guardian is the way to go.
Pros: Good pay, benefits, great coworkers, organization.
Cons: Typically longer work days than 8 hrs.
Pros: Consistent motivation, tons of room to grow, endless opportunities.
Cons: Pest problems can be challenging but challenges keep me motivated!
Pros: Consistent growth, compensation, benefits.
Guardian will train you on the job while simultaneously supporting your state by state credentialing process. Standards are high but reasonable for anyone interested in a professional environment that nurtures growth in this unique field.
Great pay, great hours, welcoming and sincere management, Guardian Pest Control is the real deal.
Pros: Professional environment, honest company, and great pay!
Cons: None.
Pros: Teamwork, great pay and benefits.
Cons: Sometimes long hours during the busy season but the compensation makes up for it.
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