Pest Control Technician
About the role
Critter Control Operations specializes in wildlife management services for residential and commercial properties, providing humane wildlife removal, exclusion, and damage repair solutions nationwide. We help customers resolve wildlife-related concerns in safe, effective, and environmentally responsible ways while protecting homes, businesses, and communities. Critter Control is a brand that invests in its people. If you are a driven professional who embraces our values and upholds our standards of excellence, you’ll find opportunities to succeed, grow, and advance within our organization.
Responsibilities
As a Pest Control Technician, you will be part of a team of professionals providing world-class wildlife management services for residential and commercial properties. You will be heroes in your communities protecting people, property, and wildlife. A successful Pest Control Technician needs to be motivated, energetic, and creative with outstanding communication skills.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external customers
- Inspect and identify properties for wildlife damage including on roofs, in attics, and in crawlspaces
- Remove nuisance wildlife from residential and commercial properties
- Perform exclusion work to prevent the reentry of wildlife into homes and businesses
- Install and service bait stations and exclusion devices
- Operate and maintain service vehicle and equipment
- Identify and communicate any safety-related obstacles and lead with a safety-first mindset
You will thrive in this role if…
- You are self-motivated, driven, and enjoy working outdoors
- You do not mind rolling up your sleeves and getting dirty
- You are hands-on and have a basic knowledge of power tools
- You enjoy building relationships and creating a bond with people
- You have a creative approach to problem-solving
- You hold yourself to high standards. Our team members exhibit the highest level of professionalism and presentation standards both on and off the job
Benefits
- Competitive hourly range: $20–$22/hour
- Company vehicle (gas and maintenance covered), tablet, cell phone, and uniforms
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, dependent scholarship awards
- Industry-leading, quality, comprehensive training program
- Ability to become a licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator and Pesticide Applicator
Qualifications
- No experience required – customer service, general labor, or pest control experience is a plus
- ¿Hablas español? Bilingual Spanish and English speakers are strongly encouraged to apply
- High school diploma or equivalent; college degree is a plus
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to work in the field independently, manage route-based assignments, and interact with customers
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in using several types of software and applications
Work environment
We go where the wildlife goes! Candidates must be physically capable of safely performing the following job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to drive to various locations, often covering large territories.
- Frequent walking, standing, and moving through diverse types of terrain, including uneven ground, stairs, roofs, and sometimes slippery or muddy areas
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, snow, etc.)
- Must have the ability to climb stairs and ladders safely
- Must be able to crouch, kneel, bend, and stretch frequently
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Clear verbal communication skills to interact effectively with clients and team members