Pest Control Technician - Termite

Hughes Exterminators•Sarasota, FL

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About The Position

Hughes Exterminators is hiring a full-time Pest Control Technician - Termite to provide residential or commercial pest control service using an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach. The role is paid hourly and includes a company vehicle. No prior experience is necessary; training is provided for the right person. The Termite Service Professional follows treatment instructions on inspection graphs and specification sheets, prepares treatment areas by removing and hauling away prescribed debris, and applies wood-destroying organism treatments to buildings and structures. Treatments may include installing Sentricon termite bait stations, trenching and applying liquid treatment around exterior or crawl-space perimeters, drilling and treating void spaces or blocks, and spraying affected areas. The technician explains personalized solutions, answers customer questions, collects service payments, and maintains equipment and the company vehicle in proper operating condition. Hughes Exterminators is part of the Arrow Exterminators family of brands, a family-owned and operated business that began in 1964 and serves 12 states. The company describes its culture as family-oriented and welcoming, and says it is committed to hiring veterans and active-duty U.S. military members. Arrow Exterminators is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug screens and background checks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to pass and maintain any state regulatory agency-required licensing or certification exams.
Ability to work at least 40 hours per week.
No prior experience is necessary; training is provided for the right person.

Responsibilities

Provide residential or commercial pest control service using an Integrated Pest Management approach.
Follow prescribed treatment instructions shown on inspection graphs and specification sheets.
Prepare treatment areas by removing and hauling away debris as prescribed.
Install Sentricon termite bait stations using auger and digging tools.
Trench and apply liquid treatments around exterior or crawl-space perimeters of structures.
Drill and apply liquid treatments to void spaces or blocks in crawl spaces and structures.
Spray products on affected areas.
Explain personalized treatment solutions and answer customer questions.
Collect service payments from customers.
Keep equipment and the company vehicle in proper operating condition.