Apprentice Technician
About The Position
The Apprentice Technician assists with pest inspections, approved pest control treatments, monitoring, preventive services, and follow-up inspections in apartments, common areas, building interiors, and exterior grounds. The role works under appropriate supervision and authorization, follows departmental procedures, pesticide label directions, personal protective equipment requirements, and applicable regulations, and participates in training to develop pest identification, inspection, documentation, and customer-service skills. The technician documents findings and services, communicates professionally with residents, shareholders, building staff, and coworkers, protects resident privacy and property, and reports safety hazards, incidents, and equipment problems to the supervisor. The position requires work in all weather conditions and availability for emergency and after-hours work. A 30-hour pest control certification course must be successfully completed within six months of hire. Drug screening may be conducted as permitted by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license from NY, NJ, CT, or PA; required with no exceptions.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
- Must be available for emergency and after-hours work.
- Must successfully complete a 30-hour pest control certification course within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of experience in extermination or pest control application.
- Working knowledge of extermination equipment, tools, and materials.
Responsibilities
- Assist with inspections of apartments, common areas, building interiors, and exterior grounds to identify pest activity and contributing conditions.
- Assist with approved pest control treatments, monitoring, and preventive services under appropriate supervision and authorization.
- Document inspections, services performed, findings, unresolved issues, and required follow-up accurately.
- Communicate professionally with residents, shareholders, building staff, and coworkers while following established appointment and access procedures.
- Identify and report sanitation concerns, potential pest entry points, and other conditions that may contribute to pest activity.
- Prepare, clean, organize, and maintain assigned tools, equipment, and materials; report damaged or missing equipment.
- Assist with follow-up inspections to monitor service results and identify locations requiring additional attention.
- Follow departmental procedures, pesticide label directions, personal protective equipment requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Promptly report safety hazards, spills, injuries, equipment problems, and other incidents to the supervisor.
- Participate in required training and develop skills in pest identification, inspection techniques, documentation, and customer service.
- Protect resident privacy and property, maintain confidentiality, demonstrate punctuality, and cooperate with team members.
- Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the apprentice role, training, and applicable licensing requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
