Pest Technician

About the role

As a Pest Control Technician, you will perform industry-leading pest management services for residential customers. Your role involves identifying and eliminating pests through thorough inspections, applying appropriate treatments, and providing preventative measures to ensure a pest-free environment, all while adhering to safety regulations and maintaining strong customer relationships.

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 provide advice on reducing the risk of future infestations.
• Build relationships with customers, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and expand services to new customers.
• Ensure 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 (routine maintenance provided).

Essential Job Functions

• Work in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.
• Work around animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals (training provided).
• Work both inside and outside in local climate conditions while wearing company-provided weather gear.
• Perform physical tasks including sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and navigating stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as an OSHA-compliant respirator.

Requirements

• Clean-shaven face for safety reasons (to ensure proper seal for rebreathers).
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence.
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by the company).
• Available to work Monday-Friday and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to learn and become knowledgeable in all areas of pest control.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills for following product label mixing instructions.
• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Benefits

All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following benefits starting on day 1, while Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after meeting certain criteria:

• 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.
  • Immediate eligibility for enrollment with benefits starting on day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues.
• 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.

This role offers competitive pay and performance incentives.