Licensed Pest Control Technician

Aptive Pest Control•Portland, OR

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About The Position

Aptive is seeking a hard-working, innovative, detail-oriented, and creative team player for a full-time Licensed Pest Control Technician position serving the area around Portland, Oregon. The role is primarily on the road, with weekly reporting to the Portland office. The technician works both independently and as part of a team, providing pest-control service to customers in an assigned local route. Pay is $22.25–$25.25 per hour, with uncapped customer-upgrade and referral bonuses. The position offers overtime opportunities, a company vehicle that may be taken home nightly, and a company gas card. A product backpack weighing approximately 50 pounds must be carried. The work schedule includes every other Saturday. Aptive Intelligent Pest Control uses pest activity, neighborhood, and weather data to tailor treatment plans for homeowners. The company describes its culture as built on accountability, discipline, and high integrity, and notes recognition for its business impact and workplace culture. Duties and responsibilities may change, and reasonable accommodation may be requested during the employee selection process.

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.
Pass a drug test and background check as part of the new-hire process.
Carry a product backpack weighing approximately 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Run a daily route and resolve customers’ pest concerns and issues.
Maintain the truck and equipment in proper working order.
Keep accurate records of treatments provided.
Mix, apply, and work with pesticides in accordance with state and federal laws.
Recommend efficient pest-control solutions tailored 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 appropriate inventory of pesticides in use.