Pest Control Technician

Terminix•Sarasota, FL

17d

About The Position

The Pest Control Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties to identify pest infestations, damage, and entry points; determining appropriate treatments; and applying approved products such as pesticides, baits, and traps. Technicians educate customers about prevention, advise on reducing the risk of future infestations, build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales, and introduce products to new customers. The role also includes maintaining and stocking equipment, following applicable pest-control and safety regulations, and safely driving a company-provided service vehicle. The position requires working indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions and sometimes in confined spaces, around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals. The company provides training for safely handling these conditions and weather gear. Technicians must use personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, and be clean-shaven so the respirator can seal properly. Work is available Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed.

Requirements

Be clean-shaven to ensure 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.
Possess licenses or certificates required by federal, state, and/or local regulations.
Available 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.

Nice To Haves

Customer-facing experience.

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 methods and the importance of maintaining a pest-free environment.
Advise customers on how to reduce the risk of future infestations.
Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and expand products to new customers.
Maintain, stock, and ensure the proper working condition of pest-control equipment.
Follow local, state, and federal regulations concerning 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.
Training and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus additional health benefits.
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
Vacation days and sick days.
Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
Competitive pay; many roles offer performance incentives.
Company-provided service vehicle and gas card, with routine vehicle maintenance provided.
Required licenses and certificates are covered by the company.