Pest Control Technician
PestCo · Columbia, MD · 2 days ago
On-siteManagement$22–$25/hrFull-time
Sign-On Bonus
- $1,500 (Pest Control Certified Applicant status required to qualify for bonus)
About the Role
Presto Pest Control is a leader in the mid-Atlantic region. We provide the ultimate in commercial pest protection to our customers (restaurants, hotels, retail, property management, and health care). We are excited to be growing!
Key Responsibilities
- Recommend and provide estimates for one-time treatments and continual maintenance to new and existing customers.
- Complete all scheduled customer appointments on time in accordance with all applicable Company policies and local rules and regulations.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for customers by implementing the most efficient and overall best pest solution for each customer's individual needs.
- Use all safety equipment as instructed.
- Maintain professional appearance and equipment in working order including but not limited to vehicle, uniform, application equipment, PPE, paperwork, and literature etc.
- Devote your full attention and time, during working hours, to the performance of your duties and responsibilities as directed by your supervisor and the Company.
- Perform pest control inspections and services for commercial customers on a defined route.
- Complete all stops or reschedule within a specified time frame.
- Apply pesticides according to schedule, safety procedures and label instructions.
- Respond to customer inquiries quickly and thoroughly via email, text, phone call.
- Assist with generating new sales leads. Visit potential new customers and sign them up for service. We pay a generous bonus for bringing in new business.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong Communication skills effectively through verbal, written and in person.
- Strong customer service and in-person presentation skills.
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs and be able to kneel and bend as necessary for a job.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
- Self-motivated and results driven.
- Valid Driver's license with a good driving record.
- Pass a background check and drug screen.
- Have a minimum of 2 yrs' commercial pest control experience.
- Don't mind very early hours (start early, finish early).
- Have a consistent work history & track record of dependability.
- Thrive on building relationships and providing excellent service.
- Bilingual skills a plus.
- Basic computer literacy required (smart phone, email, basic Excel).
Pay & Schedule
- Compensation: $22.00-$25.00/hour
- Shift: 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday. Your shift could start very early (before 5:00 AM). We do not schedule nights or weekends, but occasionally urgent customer requests require some flexibility.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefit Plans
- Use of company-vehicle will be granted upon route assignment
- Company-provided cellphone/devices or reimbursement
- Company Provided Uniform
- Red Wing and Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
- Overtime, Commissions, and Bonuses (for applicable roles)
- Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, & Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company Provided Life Insurance
- 401K – Employer Match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) - Automatic Employer Contribution
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA
- Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse & Child)
- Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Options (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage)
- Employee Assistance Program
- PestCo Discounts Program (Included Child Care, Event Tickets, and thousands of Discounts!)
- Educational Resources and Training provided on-the-job.
- Medical Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Paid training / Hands-On Training
- Opportunities to expand licenses and extensive training modules.
- Internal Opportunities for growth with 13 Business Units Across the United States.
You MUST complete a short PestCo Assessment in order to be considered for this open position. Please copy and paste the link below to a web browser and complete the short assessment. Assessment Link: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/BPXH/PrestoPestControlTechnician_Oct2025_22619
To learn more about PestCo Holdings LLC please visit pestcoholdings.com.