Pest Control Technician

Ehrlich Pest Control • Middletown, NJ

19d

About The Position

The Pest Control Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties, identifying pest infestations and entry points, applying appropriate treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps, and advising customers on preventive measures. Technicians build customer relationships, manage appointments, support sales, maintain equipment, comply with applicable regulations and safety protocols, and operate a company-provided service vehicle. The job includes working indoors and outdoors, sometimes in confined spaces and around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, fumes, dust, and chemicals. Training and company-provided weather gear and vehicle maintenance are provided. Personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, is required.

Requirements

• Maintain a clean-shaven face so the respirator can seal properly.
• High school diploma or GED, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses and certificates required by applicable federal, state, and/or local regulations; the company covers these.
• 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 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, in accordance with safety standards.
• Educate customers about pest prevention and advise them on reducing the risk of future infestations.
• Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, help with sales to current customers, and expand products to new customers.
• Maintain, stock, and ensure pest control equipment is 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

• 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.
• Performance incentives may be available.

What This Job Offers

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