Pest Control Technician
About the role
At Thomas Pest Services, we take pride in being one of the fastest-growing, family-owned, and operated pest management companies in the Capital and Upper Hudson Valley Regions. Our success is driven by individuals who embody our core values. We believe the key to our business's success is ensuring our team members' personal growth and success. We foster a culture of passionate and empathetic leadership, relationship-building, and providing clear career paths for growth and internal promotions. When you join Thomas Pest Services, you receive everything you need to be successful, competent, and confident.
Who We Need
We are hiring regular full-time and seasonal full-time Pest Control Technicians who can learn quickly, digest technical information, and thrive working independently while receiving support from their supervisor and colleagues. Each year, after the seasonal work is completed (April through October), many of our seasonal full-time employees are asked to stay on as regular full-time employees. Our seasonal full-time employees have the same benefits as regular full-time employees.
What You Get!
Compensation for Pest Control Service Technician: $22 - $27 per hour depending on experience level
Tech lead commission
Simple IRA (3% match after one year of employment)
$400.00 towards health insurance, including dental and vision
$250.00 towards self-improvement
Option of a 4 or 5 day work week
Company vehicle and gas card
Smart Phone
Company Paid Uniforms
Customer Review Cash
Time Off
Paid time off starts accruing on day 1 of employment
Paid Holidays
Job Duties
Service customers demonstrating relationship based pest management to resolve and prevent customer pest concerns and issues
Operate company vehicles safely and maintain equipment and tools in good working condition
Maintain accurate records of services performed, chemicals used, and observations made during inspections on a company issued mobile device
Mix, apply and treat with pesticides in compliance with state regulations and company policies
Arrive promptly at your first scheduled stop and complete all services within the time allotted
Inspect customer properties to identify pest activity and develop appropriate treatment plans
Identify potential pest entry points and advise customers on exclusion methods
Training
No pest management experience needed
Pathways to Growth – our development plan for technician growth
Comprehensive in-field and classroom training programs designed to get you certified, knowledgeable, confident, and prepared to hit the ground running
We pay for certification exams and annual renewals
On-going training to keep you sharp and ahead of the game on industry trends and changes
Requirements to become a Pest Control Service Technician
18 years or older
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to work full-time with the potential for overtime during May - September
Location & Schedule
This position reports out of our Albany headquarters. Each day, technicians travel to customer locations throughout the Capital Region and Upper Hudson Valley based on their assigned route.
Physical Demands of Pest Control Technicians
While performing job responsibilities, technicians will frequently engage in activities such as lifting, walking, and crawling
Individuals should be capable of reaching with hands and arms, climbing on ladders, kneeling, and crawling
Applicants must possess the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and be comfortable getting on roofs as required
Technicians should anticipate working in various climates