Groma is blending real estate and technology to unlock a new real estate asset class while making it easier for everyone – from institutional investors to the residents in our buildings – to participate in ownership. Our property technology platform uses AI to bring new efficiencies to the small unit count multifamily sector, enabling us to efficiently acquire, upgrade, and operate these 2-20 unit multifamily buildings and bring institutional performance to this massive but historically overlooked sector. Our investor technology platform makes owning these assets accessible to a broad array of investors, with bespoke vehicles available to institutional and family office investors and our flagship vehicle, the blockchain-powered GromaREIT, available to everyone, with a special focus on enabling ownership for the residents in our buildings. Visit www.groma.com to learn more about us.
About the Role
We are seeking a Certified Pest Control Specialist to inspect, treat, and prevent pest activity across our residential portfolio in greater Boston. The specialist holds a Massachusetts commercial pesticide certification, applies pesticides in occupied apartments, common areas, and building exteriors, and documents every service visit. This role works closely with maintenance technicians, the Maintenance Associate, and the property management team to correct the building conditions that allow pests to return. This position is field-based and reports to the Regional Maintenance Supervisor.
Inspection and treatment
- Inspect occupied apartments, common areas, basements, and building exteriors for rodents, cockroaches, bed bugs, ants, flies, stinging insects, and other pests
- Identify species, harborage, entry points, and conducive conditions, and select the appropriate treatment
- Apply pesticides, baits, insect growth regulators, and dusts in accordance with product labels and Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) regulations
- Install, service, and monitor rodent bait stations, traps, and monitoring devices on a scheduled route
- Inspect and treat bed bug cases, including adjacent units as required by company protocol
- Treat and remove stinging insect nests, including emergency removals at entrances and walkways
Integrated pest management
- Prioritize sanitation, exclusion, and monitoring before and alongside chemical treatment
- Seal entry points and complete minor exclusion work, including door sweeps, pipe penetrations, foundation gaps, and vent screening
- Report building conditions that require repair by other trades
- Conduct whole-building assessments where activity recurs at the same property
Documentation and compliance
- Complete a service record in the work order system after every visit, including findings, products applied, EPA registration numbers, quantities, application sites, and photos
- Maintain pesticide application records required by MDAR
- Follow company protocols for triage, inspection scope, and follow-up intervals
- Store, transport, mix, and dispose of pesticides in compliance with label and state requirements
- Maintain required PPE and Safety Data Sheets for all products carried
- Maintain an active certification, including annual renewal and continuing education credits
Resident services
- Interact professionally with residents, including explaining preparation requirements, re-entry times, and prevention steps
- Coordinate access and scheduling with the Maintenance Associate and property management team
- Provide guidance to technicians on pest identification and exclusion
- Track supply inventory and maintain tools, equipment, and supplies
Schedule
Monday to Friday, starting at 8:00 AM at the first property and running until 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break
Experience
- Active Massachusetts Commercial Certification issued by MDAR in Category 41, General Pest Control, in good standing
- At least two years of residential or multifamily pest control experience
- Demonstrated experience treating rodents, cockroaches, and bed bugs in occupied residential buildings
- Working knowledge of pesticide labels, safe handling, PPE, and spill response
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and ability to work independently
- Comfortable driving in Boston (company vehicle provided)
- Basic computer skills, including mobile work order and project management tools
- Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, crawling, working in confined spaces, and working indoors and outdoors in all weather
- Ability to wear a respirator and pass a fit test where a product label requires it
Preferred
- Additional MDAR certification in Category 43, Termite and Structural Pest Control, or Category 44, Vertebrate Pest Control
- Experience with exclusion carpentry and sealing materials
- Familiarity with the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code as it applies to pest conditions in multifamily housing
- Rhode Island pesticide certification, or willingness to obtain it
- Conversational Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole
About our Culture
At Groma, we’re looking to build something big and are on a very fast growth trajectory. While a healthy work-life balance is important to our team, we want to be upfront that there may be times when we expect commitments outside of the standard 9-5. We strive to respect individuals and their needs, while also acknowledging the reality that we have a small team that is trying to accomplish some very ambitious goals in a short period of time. We have an ever-evolving list of values and conventions that guide how we operate as a company, but here’s a high-level overview of how we think about doing what we do:
We have an ever-evolving list of values and conventions that guide how we operate as a company, but here’s a high-level overview of how we think about doing what we do:
- We’re committed to building an inclusive, equal opportunity, anti-discriminatory workplace that reflects the diversity of people and cultures that live, work, and play in the communities we seek to serve.
- We approach our work with pragmatic idealism that enables us to focus on our desire to make the world a better place in ways big and small while also being open to intelligent compromises that accelerate us on our path to serve our broader societal goals.
- Our whole team believes strongly in a value we shorthand as Justice League, not Superman. The challenges we are trying to solve require effective teams, not individual heroes. (Note: Yes… we are aware that Superman has been a member of the Justice League for quite some time now, but the analogy here is an easy, yet powerful, one for people to grasp. We don’t need a hero, we need a collaborative team of heroes who each bring something unique to the table to help solve problems that any of us individually would find daunting.)
Compensation
- $25-$35 per hour, commensurate with experience
Benefits & Perks
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and MDAR certification number for consideration.
- 5% 401k match
- Fully covered insurance premiums for dental, health, and vision plans
- Fully covered commuter passes for bus, subway, boat, or commuter rail
- Generous paid time off policy including vacation, holiday, sick time, and parental leave
- 13 official company holidays, 1 floating holiday
- Replacement of tools and equipment broken on the job
- Certification renewal fees and continuing education costs covered by Groma
Position Salary Range
$25—$35 USD
