Pest Control Technician

Ehrlich Pest Control • Canton, MI

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About The Position

The Pest Control Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties to identify pest infestations, damage, and entry points; determining the type of infestation; and applying appropriate treatments, including approved chemicals, baits, and traps. Technicians also advise customers on preventative measures, communicate pest control solutions, build customer relationships, support sales, and help expand services to new customers. The role requires maintaining equipment, following applicable safety regulations, and safely operating a company-provided service vehicle.

Requirements

• Clean-shaven face so respirators can seal properly.
• High school diploma or GED, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of residence.
• Licenses or certificates required by applicable federal, state, and/or local regulations; the company covers these requirements.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to learn and become knowledgeable in all areas of pest control.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to follow product-label mixing instructions.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and around animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in the local climate, wear company-provided weather gear and required personal protective equipment, and regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move on stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect client properties for signs of pest infestations, damage, and entry points.
• Apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, while following safety standards.
• Educate customers on pest prevention and ways to reduce the risk of future infestations.
• Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, help with sales to current customers, and expand products to new customers.
• Maintain pest control equipment and ensure it is stocked and in good working condition.
• Follow local, state, and federal regulations regarding pest control products and safety protocols.
• Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.

Benefits

• Professional growth opportunities and promotion from within.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus other health benefits; full-time colleagues may enroll immediately upon hire, with benefits starting on day one.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Vacation days and sick days.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Competitive pay; many roles offer performance incentives.
• Company-provided weather gear and routine maintenance for the service vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED