Pest Control Technician

Terminix • Cincinnati, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pest Control Technician performs pest management services for commercial customers. The role involves inspecting commercial properties, identifying pest infestations and their causes, applying appropriate treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps, and recommending preventative measures. Technicians communicate with customers about pest control solutions, help schedule and confirm appointments, support sales to current customers, and introduce products to new customers. They maintain service equipment, follow applicable safety and regulatory requirements, and safely operate a company-provided vehicle.

The position involves working indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions, including tight or confined areas such as basements, attics, and crawl spaces. The work may also involve animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals. The company provides training on safely handling these conditions and weather gear. The role requires wearing personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, and working Monday through Friday with Saturdays as needed.

Requirements

• Clean-shaven face to ensure 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 from the state of residence.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information in internal and external settings.
• Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and following product-label mixing instructions.
• Licenses or certificates required by federal, state, and/or local regulations; the company covers these.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Benefits begin on day one for full-time colleagues, with no waiting period.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus other health benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Vacation days and sick days.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Training and development programs.
• Career-growth opportunities and promotion from within.
• Competitive pay; some roles offer performance incentives.

What This Job Offers

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