Pest Control Technician
Terminix · Fairfield, IL · 4 days ago
Customer Service$16–$21/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 all pest control equipment and 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.
Essential Job Functions
- Work in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.
- Work around animals, insects, and termites.
- Work around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
- Move around frequently, 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.
Qualifications
- 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 in 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.
- 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.
Skills
- Ability to work in tight, confined spaces.
- Knowledge of pest control products and safety protocols.
- Effective communication skills.
- Safe operation of a service vehicle.
Benefits
Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1. Health benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more. Savings and Retirement includes a 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions. Work-life balance includes vacation days & sick days, company-paid holidays & floating holidays, and a company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility.