Jobs · Customer Service · New York

Pest Control Technician - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Terminix · Buffalo, NY · 1 mo ago
Customer Service$55k–$100k/yrFull-time

About the role

Join a team where your income isn't capped by a clock. This role features a reliable hourly rate supplemented by an incentive program based on sales and production.

Pay

Expected Total Compensation: $55,000 – $100,000+ per year

Entry-level performers: Typically earn $55k–$65k.

High-volume performers: Typically earn $80k–$100k+.

Base Pay Range Hourly: $18.00 - $21.00

While starting pay falls within the given range, it can vary based on factors like geographic location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment.

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 (we provide routine maintenance)

Essential Job Functions

  • Working in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways
  • Working around animals, insects and termites
  • Working around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals (training provided)
  • Able to work both inside and outside in your local climate in company-provided weather gear
  • Frequent moving around — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
  • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator

Requirements

  • Clean-shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers must seal to the face)
  • High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 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 — ability to follow instructions for mixing on product labels
  • Customer-facing experience preferred

Benefits

  • Full-Time Colleagues: Benefits start on day 1 with no waiting period
  • Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
  • Vacation days & sick days
  • Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for Full-Time Colleagues)
  • Multiple avenues to grow your career with training and development programs available

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