Pest Technician I
Ehrlich Pest Control · White Plains, NY · 1 wk ago
Customer Service$18–$20/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 educational services to customers on pest prevention methods and the importance of maintaining a pest-free environment.
- 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).
Essential Job Functions
- Working in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways.
- Working around animals, insects, and termites.
- Working around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
- Moving around — regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
- Wearing 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)
- A high school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us).
- Available to work Monday-Friday and weekends as needed.
- Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Basic math skills — You’ll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
- Customer-facing experience preferred.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Professional and Personal Growth Multiple avenues to grow your career.
- Training and development programs available.
- Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues).
- Work-Life Balance Vacation days & sick days.
- Company-paid holidays & floating holidays.
Skills
None specifically listed, but strong customer service, problem-solving, and attention to detail are essential.
Benefits
- Professional and Personal Growth.
- Training and development programs available.
- Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues).
- Health and Wellness.
- Savings and Retirement 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
- Work-Life Balance.
Pay
Hourly: $18.00 - $20.00
Schedule
This position is based out of our Franklin Lakes, NJ branch and services the White Plains, NY area within an approximately 50-mile radius. After initial training (a few days in-office), this role is primarily remote in the field, with only occasional visits to the branch—typically once per month for team meetings.