Commercial Pest Technician

Terminix • Pearland, TX

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About The Position

The Commercial Pest Technician performs pest management services for commercial customers. The role involves inspecting properties, identifying pest infestations, damage, and entry points, selecting and applying appropriate treatments such as chemicals, baits, and traps, and advising customers on ways to prevent future infestations. Technicians build customer relationships, support sales to existing customers, seek new customers, maintain pest control equipment, follow applicable regulations and safety protocols, and drive a company-provided service vehicle.

The work may involve confined spaces and exposure to animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals. Technicians work indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions, use company-provided weather gear, perform frequent climbing and other physical movements, and wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator. Training is provided for safely handling workplace conditions.

Requirements

• Must be clean shaven so respirators can seal properly.
• High school diploma or GED, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license from the state of residence.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information in internal and external settings.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to follow product-label instructions for mixing.
• Licenses or certificates required by federal, state, and/or local regulations; the company covers these requirements.
• Ability to perform the described physical duties and work in the described environments, including wearing required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect client properties for signs of pest infestations, damage, and entry points.
• Apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, while following safety standards.
• Educate customers about pest prevention and advise them on reducing the risk of future infestations.
• Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and expand products to new customers.
• Maintain pest control equipment, keeping it stocked and in good working condition.
• Follow local, state, and federal regulations concerning pest control products and safety protocols.
• Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; full-time colleagues can enroll immediately upon hire, with benefits starting on day one.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Vacation days and sick days.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Training and development programs.
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.
• Competitive pay; many roles offer performance incentives.
• Company-provided service vehicle and gas card, with routine vehicle maintenance provided.
• Company-provided weather gear.

What This Job Offers

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