Pest Control Technician - $1500 Sign-On Bonus!

Terminix • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

The Pest Control Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role includes inspecting properties to identify infestations and entry points, determining the type of pest, applying suitable treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps, and advising customers on prevention. Technicians build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and introduce products to new customers. They maintain service equipment, follow applicable regulations and safety protocols, and drive a company-provided service vehicle.

The job involves working indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions, including confined spaces and around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, fumes, dust, and chemicals. The company provides training for safely handling these conditions and weather gear. Personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, is required. The position is available Monday through Friday and on weekends as needed.

Requirements

• Clean-shaven face so that a respirator 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.
• Required pest-control licenses or certificates under applicable federal, state, or local regulations; the company covers these requirements.
• Availability 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 perform the physical and environmental demands of the role, including working in confined spaces and wearing required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus.
• Benefits begin on day one for full-time colleagues, with no waiting period.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 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.
• Professional and personal growth opportunities.
• Performance incentives in many roles.

What This Job Offers

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