Pest Control Technician
Pest Control Service Technician
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 thriving 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.
About the Role
Our business and team are growing. 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Able to work full-time with the potential for overtime during May - September
Qualifications
- 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
Skills
- Effective communication
- Strong technology skills
Benefits
- Simplified IRA (3% match after one year of employment)
- $350.00 towards health insurance, including dental and vision
- $250.00 towards self-improvement
Perks
- Option of a 4 or 5 day work week
- Company vehicle and gas card
- Smart Phone
- Company-paid uniforms
- Cash for customer reviews
Time Off
- Paid time off starts accruing on day 1 of employment
- Paid holidays
Physical Demands
- Frequent engagement in activities such as lifting, walking, and crawling
- Ability to reach with hands and arms, climb on ladders, kneel, and crawl
- Capable of lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
- Comfortable getting on roofs as required
- Working in various climates
Pay
Compensation for Pest Control Service Technician: $22 - $27 per hour depending on experience level
Tech lead commission
Schedule
- Option of a 4 or 5 day work week
Benefits
- Simplified IRA (3% match after one year of employment)
- $350.00 towards health insurance, including dental and vision
- $250.00 towards self-improvement