Pest Control Technician

Ehrlich Pest Control • Glen Burnie, MD

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About The Position

The Pest Control Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties to identify pests, damage, and entry points; determining infestation types; applying appropriate treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps; and advising customers on prevention. Technicians build and maintain customer relationships, manage appointments, support sales, maintain equipment, comply with applicable safety and pest-control regulations, and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.

The position requires working indoors and outdoors in varied local weather, including in confined spaces and around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals. The company provides training on safely handling these conditions and weather gear. Technicians must wear required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.

Requirements

• Maintain a clean-shaven face so respirators can form a safe seal.
• 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.
• 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.

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 advise them on reducing the risk of future infestations.
• Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, support 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 governing 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.
• 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.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Training and development programs.
• Career-growth opportunities and promotion from within.
• Performance incentives may be available.

What This Job Offers

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