Certified Pest Control Service Technician

American Pest • Fairfax, VA

8d

About The Position

American Pest is seeking experienced, state-certified Pest Control Technicians to provide professional pest management services to residential and commercial customers. Technicians manage service routes, perform inspections and treatments, identify customer needs, and provide expert recommendations while building long-term customer relationships. The role emphasizes dependable service, professionalism, accountability, and quality work.

American Pest offers year-round work, a take-home company vehicle, paid training and continuing education, advancement opportunities, and a benefits package supporting health, financial security, and work/life balance. Overtime is compensated for hours worked above 40, and voluntary weekend work is available but not mandatory. The schedule is flexible within 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

American Pest was founded in 1925 and employs more than 470 team members across the region. It is part of Anticimex and is guided by the values of Trust, Integrity, and Quality. The hiring process includes an application, phone interview, in-person interview, contingent offer, background/drug/reference checks, and confirmation of an official start date.

Requirements

• Hold an active state pest control certification or license: Core + 7A, or 7D in Maryland.
• Have experience providing residential and commercial pest control services.
• Hold a valid driver's license for at least 3 years and have an acceptable driving record.
• Have strong communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and commitment to service quality.
• Be able to safely move around customer locations, use stairs and ladders, and work in tight or hard-to-reach spaces.
• Be able to safely move items and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to work outdoors in regular seasonal weather conditions.
• Be comfortable using computers, smartphones, and related technology.
• Be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Additional relevant certifications, which can increase starting compensation.
• Availability for optional weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional pest management services to residential and commercial customers.
• Manage an assigned service route.
• Perform customer-location inspections and pest treatments.
• Identify customer needs and provide expert recommendations.
• Build long-term customer relationships through dependable service.
• Represent American Pest with professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to quality work.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical PPO options
• Delta Dental and vision coverage
• Prescription drug program
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and childcare expenses
• Health Savings Plans available with qualified plans
• Competitive hourly compensation
• Overtime pay for hours worked above 40
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) savings plans
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, with options to buy additional coverage
• Optional long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Stable, year-round employment
• Paid training and continuing education support
• Take-home company vehicle
• Paid time off
• Eight paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED