Commercial Pest Technician

Milwaukee, WI • Full-time • Operations / Technical Services

About the role

The primary purpose of this role is to perform 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 like pesticides and traps, and providing preventative measures to prevent future infestations. All work adheres to safety regulations and includes client communication 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 reducing the risk of future infestations
• Build relationships with customers, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and expand services to new customers
• Ensure 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

• Work in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways
• Work around animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals (training provided for safe handling)
• Work both inside and outside in local climate conditions while wearing company-provided weather gear
• Perform physical tasks including sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and moving up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including an OSHA-compliant respirator

Requirements

• Clean-shaven face for safety (rebreathers must seal properly)
• 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
• Available to work Monday–Friday and Saturdays as needed
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills; ability to present information in both internal and external settings
• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to follow mixing instructions on product labels
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (provided by the company)
• Customer-facing experience preferred

Benefits

All full-time colleagues qualify for the following benefits starting on day 1 (part-time colleagues qualify for most benefits after meeting certain criteria):

• Professional and Personal Growth
  • Multiple avenues to grow your career
  • Training and development programs
  • Tuition reimbursement (for full-time colleagues)
• Health and Wellness
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Savings and Retirement
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Work-Life Balance
  • Vacation days and sick days
  • Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
  • Health, safety, and flexibility prioritized

Competitive pay with performance incentives available.