Commercial Pest Technician
About The Position
The Commercial Pest Technician performs pest management services by inspecting customer properties, identifying pest infestations, and applying suitable treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps. The technician also provides preventative guidance, communicates with customers about pest-control solutions, maintains equipment, and safely operates a company-provided service vehicle. The posting describes the work as serving residential customers despite the commercial title. The role involves working indoors and outdoors, in confined spaces and around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, fumes, dust, and chemicals. The company provides training for safely handling these conditions, weather gear, and routine maintenance for the service vehicle. Personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, is required.
Requirements
- Clean-shaven face 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.
- Obtain licenses or certificates required by federal, state, or local regulations; the company covers these.
- Available to work Monday through 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 to follow product-label mixing instructions.
Nice To Haves
- Customer-facing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Inspect customer properties for pest activity, damage, and entry points.
- Apply approved pest-control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, in accordance with safety standards.
- Educate customers about pest prevention and ways to reduce 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 and ensure it is 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, plus other health benefits; full-time colleagues may begin enrollment immediately, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
