As a pest control service manager, your main responsibility is to oversee the activities of all pest control employees, including sales representatives and technicians. Service managers must also skillfully price, schedule and evaluate jobs and quality assurance programs. Some administrative tasks service managers are responsible for ordering equipment and supplies, compiling and submitting reports and calling clients about services. They must also ensure equipment is kept clean and well maintained. When necessary, service managers may also be required to perform pest control services on commercial and residential accounts. They are responsible for properly accounting for company funds received or spent during the course of everyday business activities. Service managers are in charge of overseeing the use of pesticides and the disposal of hazardous materials. They assist the Branch Manager in hiring and terminating employees when needed and ensuring all employees act in accordance with company policy.
Suffice to say, this position involves a lot of responsibility, but is extremely rewarding at the end of the day!