Job Title: Owner’s Assistant and Office Administrator – Green Pest Control: Hybrid (Remote and Simsbury, CT home office)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Year-Round, Long-Term Career Position
Compensation: $25/hour, 44 hours/week scheduled (~$57,200/year, plus overtime), with pay and benefits in line with or above similar positions in financial and legal industries, but with less demanding duties.
About Us:
Green Pest Control LLC is a young, profitable, and rapidly scaling family-run pest control company serving the Farmington Valley and adjacent towns in Connecticut. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional service and innovative pest solutions with honesty and a customer-focused approach. Our positive, collaborative work environment reflects our passion for what we do, and we’re seeking a self-driven, leadership-oriented Owner’s Assistant and Office Administrator to support our owner, train new office staff, and drive our growth in a rewarding, long-term career role.
Job Overview:
We’re seeking a highly organized, goal-oriented Owner’s Assistant and Office Administrator to split responsibilities between providing direct support to our owner and overseeing office operations in a hybrid work environment. The ability of at-home days (e.g., 3 days remote, 2 days in our Simsbury home office) is based primarily on your reliability and production, and at times may require reliable transportation for in-office days. This full-time, year-round position offers pay and benefits competitive with or exceeding those in financial and legal industries, but with less demanding duties, making it ideal for a technologically literate, communicative professional eager to lead and learn. With an overtime-forward work calendar, you can boost your earnings weekly while contributing to our family-run company’s success.
Key Responsibilities:
Owner’s Assistant:
- Provide high-level administrative support to the owner, including managing their calendar, coordinating meetings, and handling travel or logistics with precision.
- Oversee and track key projects (e.g., marketing campaigns, operational enhancements), ensuring timelines and goals are met through effective project management.
- Proactively address challenges (e.g., scheduling conflicts, vendor issues) with creative, problem-solving solutions to support the owner’s vision.
- Draft and proofread correspondence, reports, and work templates, ensuring professional communication with clients, vendors, and team members.
Office Administrator:
- Manage incoming calls, emails, and client inquiries with warmth and professionalism, scheduling service appointments and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction year-round.
- Order and maintain office materials and supplies, working directly with vendors to ensure seamless operations and cost efficiency.
- Exhibit leadership qualities by training and mentoring new office staff, fostering a positive, high-performing team environment.
- Maintain accurate records, create reports, and manage documentation using CRM software (e.g., ServiceTitan), QuickBooks, Dropbox, and Google Docs to support business efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience preferred: , administrative, or office management experience preferred, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
- Leadership Qualities: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and train others, with a collaborative and inspiring approach to team development.
- Problem Solver: Quick thinker who thrives on tackling challenges and finding innovative solutions.
- Willingness to Learn: Eager to master new skills, including CRM software, QuickBooks, Dropbox, and Google Docs, with strong technological literacy.
- Goal-Oriented: Driven to achieve objectives and contribute to the company’s long-term success.
- Highly Organized: Exceptional attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a dynamic, year-round role.
- Communication and Typing Skills: Strong typing speed (50+ WPM preferred) and confident, professional phone presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills; enjoys building relationships with clients, vendors, and team members.
- Local Candidate: Preference for candidates local to the Farmington Valley or adjacent towns in Connecticut (e.g., Avon, Simsbury, Canton, Granby, West Hartford) to facilitate hybrid work and in-office collaboration.
- Reliable Transportation: Required for in-office days at our Farmington Valley office.
- Alignment with Values: Shares our commitment to honesty, integrity, and passion for delivering outstanding pest control services in a positive, family-run work environment.
- Self-Driven Professional: Proactive, motivated, and capable of working independently to drive results.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive Hourly Wage: $25/hour for a 44-hour/week schedule (~$57,200/year), with pay in line with or above similar roles in financial and legal industries, but with less demanding duties, offering a balanced and rewarding career.
- Overtime-Forward Work Calendar: Weekly overtime opportunities (4 hours/week scheduled at 1.5x rate, ~$37.50/hour, adding ~$7,800/year), boosting earnings potential to ~$65,000/year in a full-time, year-round role.
- Health Insurance Support: Tax-free reimbursement of up to $500/month through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) to cover individual health insurance premiums, empowering you to choose a plan that fits your needs.
- Retirement Savings: Employer-supported payroll deduction IRA with a contribution of up to $200/month (~$2,400/year) to help you plan for your financial future.
- Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule: Enjoy a hybrid schedule (e.g., 3 days remote, 2 days in our Simsbury office), tailored based on your reliability and production, with provided tools (e.g., laptop, headset) for seamless collaboration.
- Long-Term Career Opportunity: Join a profitable, scaling family-run company with opportunities for career advancement and leadership growth in a stable, year-round position.
- Additional Perks:
- Performance-based bonuses for achieving project, customer service, or training goals.
- Paid time off (12 days/year, including vacation, sick, and personal days).
- Professional development opportunities, including training in CRM software, QuickBooks, and industry trends.
- Employee discounts on pest control services for your home or family.
- Positive, family-run work environment with regular recognition and virtual/in-person team-building events.
Work Schedule:
- Full-time, year-round position with 44 hours/week scheduled, typically 8-4PM Monday-Friday, 8-12PM Saturday
- Flexible hybrid model: Starting 3 days/week remote and 2 days/week in our Simsbury office, with adjustments based on performance and business needs.
- Overtime-forward calendar: Eligible for overtime pay (1.5x rate, ~$37.50/hour) for hours exceeding 40/week, with 4 hours/week scheduled and additional opportunities during busy periods.
- Reliable transportation required for in-office days.
Proximity Notes:
If you’re a self-driven, leadership-oriented professional with a passion for problem-solving, organization, and communication, and you’re excited to grow with a passionate, family-run pest control company in a long-term career role, we’d love to hear from you! Preference given to candidates local to the Farmington Valley or adjacent towns (e.g., Avon, Simsbury, Canton, Granby, West Hartford).
Application Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Green Pest Control LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment for all employees!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 44 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Weatogue, CT 06089
