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Pest Control Technician

Terminix · Albany, NY · 1 wk ago
Customer Service$20–$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 all pest control equipment 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.
  • Drive and safely operate a company provided service vehicle (we provide routine maintenance).

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, 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.

Requirements

  • Clean shaven face for safety reasons (rebreathers have to be able to seal your face)
  • High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A valid driver's license from state of residence (Company vehicle and gas card provided).
  • Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed.
  • Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information in both internal and external settings.
  • Basic math skills — add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • You’ll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
  • Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us).

Qualifications

  • Customer-facing experience preferred

Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills.

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

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