Pest Control Technician

Ehrlich Pest Control • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

The Pest Control Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties for pest infestations, damage, and entry points; identifying pests; applying appropriate treatments such as approved pesticides, baits, and traps; and advising customers on preventative measures. Technicians communicate with customers about pest control solutions, build customer relationships, support sales, and help expand services to new customers. They maintain pest control equipment, comply with applicable safety regulations, and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.

The position involves working indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions, including in tight or confined spaces and around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals. The company provides training for safe work in these conditions and weather gear. Technicians must wear required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, and be clean-shaven so the respirator can seal properly.

Requirements

• Be clean-shaven so 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.
• 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.
• 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, wear required personal protective equipment, and perform regular movement including sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, as well as using 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.
• Identify pests and apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, in accordance with safety standards.
• Educate customers about pest prevention and provide advice to reduce the risk of future infestations.
• Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and expand services 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

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus other health benefits.
• Immediate benefits enrollment eligibility for full-time colleagues, 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.
• 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