The Big Blue Bug Wildlife Division specializes in comprehensive residential and commercial exclusions; utilizing the latest methods, products, and materials to provide humane, low- or no-kill solutions to wildlife conflicts for our customers. You will be inspecting and assessing for wildlife or pots, implementing a safe and effective solution, documenting the service and communicating with the customer, office, or teammates Find out why we are a Best Places to Work Winner #JoinBlueTeam!
Position Purpose: Provide safe and effective wildlife and pest control services.
Job Location: Providence, RI
Employment Term / Type: Regular / Full Time (no layoffs!)
Hours / Week: 40+ overtime available
Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
Starting Pay: Base + Bonus + Commission
Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; 401k plan with company match; paid holidays; paid vacation; company vehicle and gas (for work); professional advancement and training opportunities
Education: High School Diploma / GED
Experience: 1 to 10 years
Position Description
How would you like to work for a State Icon? Big Blue Bug Solutions is a family owned and operated pest management service provider. We have protected homes and businesses in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut for 80 years. We are the home of the world-famous Big Blue Bug. The 58-foot termite has appeared in movies, TV shows, newspapers and paintings around the world. See our website at bigbluebug.com for more information about our company and other positions that may be available.
Responsibilities:
- Provide consistent, friendly, and high quality wildlife service to clients
- Conduct inspections to identify wildlife and pests, pest harborages and wildlife and pest entry ways.
- Determine, recommend, provide required wildlife and pest services per government and BBB guidelines
- Comfortable setting and maintaining traps for nuisance animal removal (raccoons, squirrels, bats, etc.)
- Taking personal initiative and responsibility for correcting wildlife issues.
- Being able to climb ladders, work on roofs and, following all fall protection safety requirements.
- Experience with 16’, 32’, and 40’ ladders. Also, Boom and Scissor lifts.
- Comfortable with working at heights, including utilizing extension ladders up to 48’.
- Experience with standard hand and power tools.
- Capability to perform minor structural repairs regarding wildlife exclusion and prevention.
- Availability to respond to emergency removals outside of normal business hours.
- Inform customers on how to reduce wildlife pressures; proper sanitation, storage and landscaping
- Prepare written reports for customers and explain services in a clear and friendly manner
- Operate, maintain service vehicle, and other service equipment, per government and BBB guidelines
- Utilize, secure, store products & materials in accordance with labels, government and BBB guidelines
- Document service activities as required and submit paperwork as directed
- Maintain licenses, certifications, and/or registrations as required, and participate in company training.
- Propose additional company services to customers as appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed
Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license; driving record that meets or exceeds company minimum requirements
- Ability to use computer-based technology such as smartphone, tablet, e-mail, and customer database
- High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
- Availability to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Ability to meet physical requirements
- Experience in the service industry a plus
Why choose Big Blue Bug Solutions for your next career opportunity?
- An exciting, fast-paced, and professional environment
- Full support from all teams
- Extensive training program
- Uncapped earning potential! (Base + Bonus + Commission)
- Tools for success including company vehicle and gas
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, and more!
- You get to represent a state icon: The Big Blue Bug!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Hourly pay
- Overtime pay
- Performance bonus
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- Year round work
Work Location: On the road
