Licensed Pest Control Technician

Aptive Environmental•San Diego, CA

27d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Aptive Environmental is hiring a full-time Licensed Pest Control Technician to serve customers on a route in the San Diego, California area. The technician works on the road locally and reports to the San Diego office once per week. The role combines independent route work with teamwork and customer service. Technicians resolve customer pest concerns, recommend suitable pest solutions, apply pesticides in accordance with state and federal laws, and maintain service records, equipment, and pesticide inventory. The position includes working outdoors and carrying a product backpack weighing approximately 50 pounds. The schedule includes every other Saturday. Aptive describes its approach as data-driven, using pest activity, neighborhood, and weather data to tailor treatment plans. The company offers paid training, a company vehicle that may be taken home nightly, a company gas card and iPhone, uncapped bonuses, and opportunities for advancement. The stated hourly pay range is $19.75–$21.75, with the ability to earn overtime.

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 hiring process.
Be able to carry a product backpack weighing approximately 50 pounds.

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 work with pesticides in accordance with state and federal laws.
Serve as a subject matter expert for customers by implementing an efficient pest solution 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.