Pest Control Technician

Terminix • Canton Charter Township, MI

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About The Position

The Pest Control Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties, identifying pest infestations, damage, and entry points, applying appropriate pest control products and treatments, and advising customers on prevention. Technicians communicate with clients about solutions, build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales, and help expand services to new customers. They maintain and stock equipment, follow applicable safety protocols and regulations, and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle, which receives routine maintenance.

The position requires working in confined areas and in varying indoor and outdoor conditions, sometimes around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, fumes, dust, and chemicals. The company provides training for safe handling of these conditions, weather gear, and required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Maintain a clean-shaven face so respirators 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 in the state of residence.
• Obtain licenses or certificates required by federal, state, or local regulations; the company covers these requirements.
• 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.
• Able to perform physical work in confined spaces and varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.

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, in accordance with safety standards.
• Educate customers about pest prevention and ways to reduce future infestation risks.
• Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and expand products and services to new customers.
• Maintain, stock, and ensure the proper working condition of pest control equipment.
• Follow local, state, and federal regulations for pest control products and safety protocols.
• Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.

Benefits

• Day-one health benefit enrollment eligibility 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.
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.
• Competitive pay; some roles offer performance incentives.
• Company-provided weather gear and personal protective equipment.
• Routine maintenance for the company-provided service vehicle.

What This Job Offers

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