Pest Control Technician
Terminix · Fond du Lac, WI · 1 wk ago
Customer ServiceFull-time
About the role
The primary purpose of this role is to perform our industry leading pest management services for commercial customers. You will be responsible for identifying and eliminating pests from commercial properties by conducting thorough inspections, determining the type of pest infestation, applying appropriate treatments like pesticides and traps, and providing preventative measures to prevent future infestations, all while adhering to safety regulations and communicating with clients about pest control solutions.
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)
Requirements
- Clean shaven face – for safety reasons (rebreathers must be able to seal your face)
- High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence
- 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; able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels
- Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)
- Customer‑facing experience preferred
- Ability to work in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways
- Ability to work around animals, insects and termites; mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals (training provided)
- Able to work both inside and outside in local climate in company‑provided weather gear
- 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
Benefits
Benefits start day 1 for full‑time colleagues with no waiting period.
- Professional and personal growth – multiple avenues to grow your career, training and development programs available
- Tuition reimbursement benefits (for full‑time colleagues)
- Health and wellness – medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plus more; enrollment eligible immediately upon hire
- Savings and retirement – 401(k) retirement plan with company‑matching contributions
- Work‑life balance – vacation days & sick days, company‑paid holidays & floating holidays
- Part‑time colleagues qualify for most benefits after meeting certain criteria