Service Manager - Managerial Focused

If you're an experienced manager who takes pride in leading teams the right way, through clear expectations, steady guidance, and accountability, we may have an opportunity worth exploring. American Pest is looking for a Service Manager to lead and support a team of front-line technicians who provide essential services to our customers every day.

This role is ideal for someone who understands that good leadership isn't just about managing schedules or solving problems as they arise. It's about setting the tone for the team, maintaining high standards, and helping employees grow into confident, capable professionals. While pest control experience is certainly valuable, it's not required. We're happy to train the right manager in our industry. What matters most is strong leadership experience and a genuine sense of responsibility for the performance and development of your team.

American Pest continues to grow, and with that growth comes the need for dependable leaders who can maintain our standards and support technicians in delivering consistent, high-quality service to our customers. We offer a stable career opportunity within a company that values long-term commitment, strong leadership, and doing the job right.

What You'll Get... We want to help our employees build not just a job, but a lasting career. At American Pest, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work/life balance.

Health and Well-being:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical PPO options
• Delta Dental and Vision
• Prescription drug program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
• Health Savings Plans (HSA) available with qualified plans

Financial Security:

• Competitive hourly compensation with overtime above 40 hours
• 401(k) Savings Plans (Traditional & Roth)
• Life insurance and short-term disability 100% company paid (with options to buy up)
• Long-term disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance options

Work/Life Balance:

• Enjoy stable, year-round employment with opportunities for growth
• Paid training
• A take-home company vehicle for field positions
• Paid time off and eight paid holidays
• A peer-to-peer employee recognition program
• Opportunities for advancement

What You'll Do...As a Service Manager with American Pest, you will lead and support a team of 8–12 technicians who serve both residential and commercial customers. Your role is to ensure your team operates safely, consistently, and in accordance with the high standards our customers expect. You'll oversee day-to-day field operations, provide ongoing coaching and development for technicians, and ensure service quality and customer experience remain strong across your routes.

In addition to supporting your team, you will occasionally assist with evaluating new customer needs and recommending effective pest management solutions. You will also ensure service activities are properly documented and that required reports and operational records are completed accurately and on time.

Who You Are... So, what does it take to be a successful Service Manager with American Pest? For starters, you'll have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a management role. You'll also have...

• Experience managing front-line/customer-focused service professionals (preferred)
• Experience managing remote employees (preferred)
• A firm understanding of customer service and de-escalation
• The ability to hold team accountable daily check-ins, goal setting, performance management, etc.
• The ability to safely move about customer locations, ascend/descend stairs and ladders to service out of the way areas, and position self to conduct service under/around furniture, equipment, and tight spaces
• The ability to safely move items and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• The ability to work outdoors in all regular seasonal weather conditions
• Technical proficiency with computers, smart phones, PestPac (preferred), etc.
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• The ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Solid attention to detail
• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule (typical hours range between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. with occasional exceptions)
• Availability to work some weekends
• High school degree or equivalent

Who We Are... Founded in 1925, American Pest has built its reputation on consistency, professionalism, and doing right by our customers and employees for nearly a century. Based in Columbia, MD, we've grown steadily over time and now employ more than 425 people across the region. Our success isn't driven by shortcuts or quick wins, but by dependable people who take pride in their work and show up every day committed to doing things the right way.

American Pest is part of Anticimex, a global pest control organization focused on modern, responsible pest management. Together, we value long-term thinking, ethical practices, and continuous improvement. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and reliability - and we invest in people who want to build a lasting career with a company that plans to be here for the long haul.

Our Hiring Process... Knowing what to expect when job hunting is always a welcome relief. Our process for this position includes the following steps:

1. Application submission
2. Short phone interview
3. Schedule an interview and complete our full application
4. Interview in person at one of our five office locations in Columbia, MD; Frederick, MD; Springfield, VA; Richmond, VA; or Troy, VA.
5. Emailed offer letter, which is contingent on step 6, tentative start date set
6. Criminal background check/drug screening/reference check
7. Official start date confirmed
8. Welcome!

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

American Pest is a Drug-Free Workplace