Commercial Pest Technician

About the role

As a Commercial Pest Control Technician you will deliver industry-leading pest management services for commercial customers. You will identify and eliminate pests from commercial properties by conducting thorough inspections, determining the type of pest infestation, applying appropriate treatments, and providing preventative measures, all while adhering to safety regulations and communicating with clients about pest control solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of client properties to identify signs of pest infestations, damage, and entry points
• Apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, to effectively eliminate pests while adhering to safety standards
• Educate customers on pest prevention methods and the importance of maintaining a pest-free environment; provide advice on how to reduce the risk of future infestations
• Build relationships with customers, schedule and confirm their appointments, help with sales to current customers, and expand our product to new customers
• Ensure that all pest control equipment is properly maintained, stocked, and in good working condition
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations regarding pest control products and safety protocols
• Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle (routine maintenance provided)

Essential Job Functions

• Working in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways
• Working around animals, insects and termites
• Occasional exposure to mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals (training provided)
• Working both inside and outside in local climate conditions in company-provided weather gear
• Frequent movement including sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and negotiating stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
• Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including an OSHA-compliant respirator
• Clean-shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers must seal properly)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence (company vehicle and gas card provided)
• Availability to work Monday–Friday and Saturdays as needed
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills; ability to present information to internal and external audiences
• Basic math skills—add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to follow instructions for mixing products
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by the company)
• Customer-facing experience preferred

Benefits

• Benefits start on day 1 for full-time colleagues—no waiting period
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Vacation days and sick days
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues
• Training and development programs