Pest Control Technician

Terminix • Summerville, SC

47d • $55,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Pest Control Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties to identify pests, infestations, damage, and entry points; determining appropriate treatments; applying approved products such as pesticides, baits, and traps; and advising customers on prevention. Technicians communicate with customers about pest control solutions, build customer relationships, support sales, and maintain service equipment. They also drive a company-provided service vehicle and follow applicable safety standards and regulations.

The position involves working indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions and in confined spaces, around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, fumes, dust, and chemicals. Training, company-provided weather gear, and personal protective equipment are provided for working safely in these conditions.

Compensation consists of an hourly base rate plus uncapped commission. Expected total compensation is $55,000–$100,000+ per year, with entry-level performers typically earning $55,000–$65,000 and high-volume performers typically earning $80,000–$100,000+.

Full-time colleagues can enroll in benefits immediately upon hire, with benefits starting on day one. The employer offers career growth opportunities, training and development, and a workplace that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility.

Requirements

• 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.
• Licenses or certificates required by applicable federal, state, or local regulations; the employer 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 sufficient to follow product-label mixing instructions.
• Must be clean-shaven for a respirator to seal properly.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in the local climate, move frequently, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.

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, while following safety standards.
• Educate customers about pest prevention and ways to reduce the risk of future infestations.
• Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and introduce products to new customers.
• Maintain, stock, and keep pest control equipment in good working condition.
• Comply with local, state, and federal regulations for pest control products and safety protocols.
• Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Training and development programs.
• Vacation days and sick days.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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