Pest Control Technician
About The Position
BAM’S Landscaping & Lawn Care is looking for a motivated Pest Technician to join our growing team! This is a varied, hands-on pest-control position covering mosquito, tick, and general nuisance-pest services around residential properties. No two days are necessarily the same—you may spend part of the day performing mosquito and tick treatments, then transition to inspecting and treating homes for other common nuisance pests. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving pest problems, interacting with customers, and seeing the results of your work, this could be a great opportunity to grow with BAMS.
Requirements
- Experience in pest control, landscaping, lawn care, horticulture, or a related outdoor service industry
- Practical knowledge of common household and nuisance pests or is willing to learn
- Takes pride in quality workmanship and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and customer-service skills
- Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently
- Works well as part of a team
- Comfortable using a smartphone and basic technology
- Has a valid driver’s license
- Can perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions
- Comfortable working around homes, landscaping, crawlspaces, garages, and other residential environments
- Must be able to pass a drug test
Nice To Haves
- Maryland pesticide certification is preferred but not required. We can train the right candidate.
- Maryland Department of Agriculture Category 7A – General Pest Control
- Maryland Department of Agriculture Category 8 – Public Health
- Other relevant Maryland pesticide certifications (7c a plus)
Responsibilities
- Perform mosquito and tick control treatments around residential properties
- Perform general pest-control applications for common nuisance pests in and around homes
- Inspect properties to identify pest activity, conducive conditions, and potential entry points
- Diagnose pest problems and determine appropriate treatment methods
- Apply pesticides safely and according to label requirements
- Perform exterior perimeter and targeted pest treatments
- Treat common nuisance pests such as ants, spiders, wasps, stinging insects, and other pests within the scope of your certification
- Educate customers about pest activity, prevention, and recommended corrective measures
- Perform follow-up service and monitor previously treated areas
- Properly calibrate and maintain sprayers and other application equipment
- Maintain accurate pesticide application and service records
- Use a smartphone and company technology to document services and communicate with the office
- Participate in continuing education and product/service training
- Maintain clean, organized, and properly functioning equipment
- Perform other related pest-control and outdoor service duties as needed
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience, skills, and certifications.
- Performance-based commissions
- Service and production incentives
- Advancement opportunities based on performance, experience, and work ethic
- Company-matched retirement plan
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to earn additional Maryland pesticide certifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
