Pest Control Technician - Day
About The Position
As a Crane Pest Control Technician, you provide professional pest-management protection and service to customers on an assigned route. You receive extensive, award-winning paid training, with no prior pest control experience required, and learn daily route operations, scheduling, issue diagnosis, and treatment planning. You inspect customers’ homes or businesses, identify and address their pest-management needs, recommend appropriate solutions, explain the work performed, and ensure customer satisfaction. The role involves independent field work, safe operation of a company vehicle, and completion of service documentation using a company-provided handheld device. The position offers competitive pay starting at $28–$30 per hour, a company vehicle and gas card upon route assignment, commission opportunities, and opportunities for career growth.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license within the first 90 days of employment; the company pays for it.
- Ability to work independently in the field, manage route-based assignments, and interact with customers in their businesses or homes.
- Ability to meet physical job requirements and safely perform duties with or without accommodations.
- Ability to safely use a ladder within the manufacturer’s weight capacity.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, and rooftops, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, sometimes including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
- Willingness to work in different weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Complete initial and ongoing training to learn the skills and knowledge required to serve customers.
- Prioritize safety in all responsibilities.
- Follow route and daily operating schedules within an assigned territory, arriving at customer locations safely and on time.
- Operate a company vehicle safely and keep the vehicle and equipment clean.
- Conduct interactions with customers and coworkers professionally and with integrity.
- Listen to customers, understand their needs, and recommend efficient and innovative pest-management solutions.
- Meet customers at their businesses or homes to explain actions taken, ensure satisfaction, and discuss relevant additional services.
- Inspect the interior and exterior of customer properties.
- Complete required service-related documentation using a provided handheld device.
Benefits
- Company vehicle and gas card upon route assignment.
- Extensive paid initial and ongoing training.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Competitive pay with commission opportunity.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Employee stock purchase program.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Employee discounts.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Dependent scholarship awards.
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
