Licensed Pest Control Technician

Aptive Environmental•Portland, OR

26d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Aptive is hiring a full-time Licensed Pest Control Technician serving the area around Portland, Oregon. The position is primarily route-based, with in-person reporting to the Portland office once per week. The technician works independently and as part of a team to address customers’ pest concerns, recommend appropriate solutions, and maintain service standards. The job involves working outdoors, handling pesticides in accordance with state and federal laws, and carrying a product backpack weighing approximately 50 pounds. The schedule includes every other Saturday.

Requirements

Hold a current commercial pesticide applicator license or certification for general pest control in the state where the work will be performed.
Have a U.S. driver’s license that has been valid for at least three years.
Have a clean driving record: no more than one moving violation in the past year and no more than two moving violations in the past four years.
Complete a drug test and background check as part of hiring.

Responsibilities

Run a daily service route and resolve customer pest concerns and issues.
Maintain the truck and equipment in proper working order.
Keep accurate records of treatments provided.
Mix and apply pesticides in compliance with state and federal laws.
Serve as a subject matter expert for customers and implement effective pest solutions suited to each customer’s needs.
Maintain and service route customers according to company standards and procedures.
Advise customers of potential problems.
Keep management informed of problems encountered on service routes.
Maintain proper inventory of pesticides in use.