Licensed Pest Control Technician
About The Position
Aptive is seeking a hard-working, innovative, detail-oriented, and creative team player for a full-time Pest Control Technician position serving the Houston, Texas area. The role is primarily field-based, with a weekly report to the Houston office. The technician will work independently and as part of a team, serving assigned local customers and addressing their pest-control needs. Compensation is $17.50–$19.50 per hour, with uncapped customer-upgrade and referral bonuses. The position offers overtime opportunities and an every-other-Saturday schedule. Technicians carry a product backpack weighing approximately 50 pounds. Aptive Intelligent Pest Control uses pest data, neighborhood activity, and weather patterns to tailor treatment plans. The company describes its culture as accountable, disciplined, high-integrity, hardworking, and fun. Duties and responsibilities may change, and reasonable accommodations are available during the employee selection process upon request.
Requirements
- Hold a current pesticide applicator license or certification for general pest control in the state where the employee will work.
- Have a US 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 hiring process.
- Carry a product backpack weighing approximately 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Run a daily route to resolve customer pest concerns and issues.
- Maintain the company 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 and implement 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 proper inventory of pesticides in use.
Benefits
- Uncapped customer upgrade and referral bonuses.
- Annual incentive trip.
- Company iPhone provided.
- Savings from driving a company vehicle.
- Overtime opportunity.
- Company vehicle provided and available to take home nightly.
- Company gas card.
- Paid training.
- Group health, dental, and vision plans.
- Pet insurance, life insurance, and EAP benefits.
- 401(k) with employer match up to 4%.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- Opportunity for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
