Pest Control Technician

Terminix • Downers Grove, IL

26d

About The Position

The Pest Control Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties, identifying pest infestations and their entry points, applying appropriate treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps, and advising customers on prevention. Technicians build customer relationships, confirm appointments, support sales to existing customers, and help introduce services to new customers. They maintain equipment, follow applicable safety and pest control regulations, and drive a company-provided service vehicle.

The position requires working in varied conditions, including confined spaces and around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, fumes, dust, and chemicals. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in the local climate. The employer provides training on handling these conditions safely, weather gear, routine vehicle maintenance, and required licenses or certificates as applicable. Personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, must be worn; technicians must be clean-shaven so respirators can seal properly.

The role is available to work Monday through Friday and weekends as needed. The listed base pay range is $20.00–$26.00 per hour; starting pay may vary based on location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment. The employer describes career growth opportunities, training, and development programs.

Requirements

• 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.
• Licenses or certificates required by applicable federal, state, and/or local regulations; the employer covers these as required.
• 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, including the ability to follow product-label mixing instructions.
• Clean-shaven face so an OSHA-compliant respirator can seal properly.
• Ability to perform work in confined spaces and around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in the local climate and wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience preferred.

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 and advise them on reducing the risk of future infestations.
• Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and expand products to new customers.
• Maintain pest control equipment by ensuring it is stocked and 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.
• 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.
• Performance incentives may be available for many roles.
• Company-provided weather gear.
• Company-provided service vehicle with routine maintenance provided.

What This Job Offers

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