Joe Greathouse
Radcliff,KY
Summary
Certified Pest Control Technician with broad experience in both residential and commercial pest management. Strengths lie in identification of various pests, strategic planning for effective pest control, and use of environmentally safe pesticides. Proven track record of consistently meeting customer satisfaction goals while adhering to industry regulations and safety protocols. Known for communication skills to educate customers about prevention methods and treatments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Loader
UPS
Louisville, KY
11.2024 - Current
- Adhered to all safety regulations while handling hazardous materials such as aerosols or flammable liquids.
- Reported any damaged goods immediately to supervisor for further inspection or repair.
- Provided assistance to co-workers when needed throughout the day including but not limited to lifting heavy objects and packing boxes.
- Packaged, crated and loaded items safely for transport.
Store Manager
Ironside Tattoo Supplies
Radcliff, KY
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Performed regular price checks to ensure competitive pricing.
- Updated POS system with new products and promotional offers.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
Pest Control Technician
Regional Pest Management
Halethorpe, MD
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted interior and exterior applications of insecticides, rodenticides, growth regulators, and other products using hand or power sprayers, dusters, and foggers.
- Cleaned up contaminated areas by removing dead insects, droppings and nesting materials from the treated area.
- Installed traps around buildings to capture rodents and other animals that may be causing damage or health hazards.
- Educated customers on proper sanitation practices to help prevent future infestations of pests.
- Monitored customer complaints regarding pest activity in order to identify problem areas requiring additional treatment.
- Maintained records of all services performed including type of service provided, location treated and chemical used.
- Used ladders or lifts when necessary for access into attics or crawl spaces where pests may be found.
- Responded to emergency calls in both hospitals and schools after operation hours.
- Worked independently to manage daily schedules and route planning efficiently.
Pest Control Technician
Pest Czar
Towson, MD
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Performed inspections of customer premises to assess pest infestations and determine appropriate treatments.
- Conducted interior and exterior applications of insecticides, rodenticides, growth regulators, and other products using hand or power sprayers, dusters, and foggers.
- Installed traps around buildings to capture rodents and other animals that may be causing damage or health hazards.
- Performed follow-up visits to ensure that treatments were successful in eliminating pest problems.
- Monitored customer complaints regarding pest activity in order to identify problem areas requiring additional treatment.
- Maintained records of all services performed including type of service provided, location treated and chemical used.
- Provided recommendations on how best to reduce future pest infestation problems through preventive measures like exclusion methods and habitat modification.
- Used ladders or lifts when necessary for access into attics or crawl spaces where pests may be found.
- Set mechanical traps, baits, and glue boards to remove pests from interior areas.
- Adhered to safety procedures when applying pesticides to reduce exposure to people and animals.
- Developed and implemented customized pest management plans based on individual client needs and severity of infestation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kent Island High School
Stevensville, MD06.2008
Skills
- Licensed in categories (7-A) and (7-D)
- Pesticide applications
- Reporting and documentation
- Service planning
- Service sales
- Pest Identification and Removal
- Safety precautions and procedures
- Clean driving record
- Dependable and reliable
- Creative problem solving
- Wildlife trapping
Timeline
Loader
UPS
11.2024 - Current
Store Manager
Ironside Tattoo Supplies
01.2024 - 11.2024
Pest Control Technician
Regional Pest Management
09.2022 - 01.2024
Pest Control Technician
Pest Czar
01.2020 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Kent Island High School