Licensed Pest Control Technician

Aptive Environmental•Houston, TX

27d•$18 - $20

About The Position

Aptive Environmental is hiring a full-time Pest Control Technician working on the road in the Houston, Texas area, with weekly reporting to the Sugar Land, Texas office. The technician is assigned a route in the local area and works both independently and as part of a team to address customers’ pest concerns and provide solutions tailored to their needs. The role involves outdoor work and carrying a product backpack weighing approximately 50 pounds. The schedule includes every other Saturday.

Requirements

Hold a current 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 the new-hire process.

Responsibilities

Run a daily route to resolve customer pest concerns and issues.
Maintain the truck and equipment in proper working order.
Keep accurate records of treatments provided.
Mix, apply, and handle pesticides in accordance with state and federal laws.
Serve as a subject matter expert for customers and implement efficient pest solutions suited to each customer’s individual 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.