Commercial Pest Technician
Western Exterminator Company · Sacramento, CA · 1 wk ago
Customer Service$17–$23/hrFull-time
Benefits
Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below!
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.
- Provide advice on how to reduce the risk of future infestations and educate customers on pest prevention methods.
- Schedule and confirm appointments, help with sales to current customers, and expand our product to new customers.
- Maintain and stock pest control equipment to ensure it is in good working condition.
- Operate a company provided service vehicle safely and adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations regarding pest control products and safety protocols.
Requirements
- A clean shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers have to be able to seal your face).
- A high school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A valid driver’s license from the state of residence.
- Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us).
- Available to work Monday-Friday and weekends as needed.
- Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in all areas of pest control.
- Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Basic math skills — You’ll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
- Customer-facing experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Essential Job Functions: Working in tight, confined spaces; working around animals, insects, and termites; working around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals; moving around — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles; wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator.
Skills
- Ability to work in tight, confined spaces.
- Ability to work around animals, insects, and termites.
- Ability to work around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
- Ability to move around — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator.
Benefits
- Professional and Personal Growth
- Training and development programs available
- Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
- Health and Wellness
- Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
- Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
- Savings and Retirement
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
- Work-Life Balance
- Vacation days & sick days
- Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
- A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility
Pay
Hourly: $17.00 - $23.00
Schedule
Monday-Friday and weekends as needed