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Ted Snider

Residential Pest Tech
Rohnert Park,CA

Summary

Well-rounded individual with high levels of drive and determination. Offering excellent communication and customer service skills while working hard. Looking to begin a career with Advanced IPM as a Pest Control Technician. Trained and experienced Pest Control Technician with proven reliability and dedication. Eager to contribute history of 19 years of experience related to pest control solutions. Dedicated to long-lasting work and best-in-class customer service. Ambitious Pest Control Technician with 19 years of experience. Applies in-depth knowledge of pest control solutions and exceptional communication skills.

Work History

Residential Pest Tech

Clark Pest Control
Santa Rosa, CA
04.2004 - Current
  • Applied pesticides to inside and outside of structures utilizing company protocols.
  • Completed required treatment documentation while on-site and returned paperwork to office for processing.
  • Located and evaluated pest damage to buildings and grounds to determine extent and optimal corrective actions.
  • Adhered to most stringent safety procedures when applying chemicals.
  • Wrote detailed reports for each job, noting sanitation and structural issues that could potentially lead to pest activity.
  • Responded to customer phone calls and emails quickly to maximize service and improve retention rates.
  • Applied chemical solutions on building surfaces to eliminate pests.
  • Determined most efficient method to get rid of pests depending upon type of bug and degree of infestation.
  • Attended company workshops and seminars to learn about most up-to-date information and methods regarding pest control.
  • Drove to customer residences and places of business to inspect for pests.
  • Performed general pest control solutions such as bed bug and termite inspections and treatments.
  • Deployed physical baits, glue boards and traps to catch and eliminate interior pests.
  • Conducted property and building walk-throughs to assess conditions, identify infestations and isolate sources.
  • Inspected equipment for proper functionality to effectively facilitate application.
  • Achieved consistent 99% customer satisfaction rate.
  • Removed debris such as webs and nests from property to support comprehensive pest control strategies.
  • Earned strong positive feedback from customers demonstrated through positive social media reviews.
  • Provided free home inspections to potential clients in effort to increase company exposure and business leads.
  • Factored in current climate and property specifications when preparing and applying chemicals.

Machinist

Morgan MFG
Petaluma, CA
02.1980 - 04.2002
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Closely monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Ran heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers and grinders to craft products.
  • Operated and maintained up to 4 different mill and lathe machines to fabricate all different products.
  • Assembled and set various boring, slotting and turning heads.
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan by 10 years.
  • Laid out and set up work area quickly.
  • Safely operated heavy machinery such as pumps, fans and gear reducers without incident.
  • Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
  • Manufactured piping connections, applied pressure, detected leaks and removed excess metal.
  • Troubleshot issues with and repaired injection molding machines, robotic bottle packing machines and casting furnaces.

Soldier

Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
03.1976 - 12.1980
  • Secured and protected military property, assets and personnel.
  • Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
  • Implemented tactics, procedures, and techniques for defense systems.
  • Engaged targets in low-light conditions with night vision equipment.
  • Carried out defensive and offensive data protection operations.
  • Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
  • Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
  • Upheld Marine Corp dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.

Education

No Degree - Machinery

Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA

GED -

Rancho Cotate High School, Rohnert Park, CA
1976

Skills

  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Valid CA driver's license
  • Safety protocols
  • Creative problem solving
  • Property Inspection
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Chemical application experience
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Communicative and articulate
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Pest removal
  • Equipment and tools
  • Pest management solutions
  • Safety precautions and procedures

Additional Information

I started killing rats when I was 14 yrs old working on a chicken rance. That's kind of why I started in this field. Since working at Clark, I've made lots of friends/family out of my customers, All my customers are loyal to me. They all say "Just do your thing Ted, it's working". They don't even need to be home anymore as they trust me. My current route includes Petaluma, Cotati, Penngrove, Rohnert Park. I have worked in parts of Santa Rosa and Sebastopol.

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