Pest Control Technician

Terminix • Glen Burnie, MD

7d • $18 - $20

About The Position

The Pest Control Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties to identify pests, infestation damage, and entry points; determining appropriate treatment; applying products such as pesticides, baits, and traps; and recommending preventative measures. Technicians communicate with customers about pest-control solutions, build customer relationships, manage appointments, support sales, and maintain equipment. They also drive a company-provided service vehicle and follow applicable safety protocols and regulations.

The work takes place indoors and outdoors, sometimes in confined spaces and around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, fumes, dust, and chemicals. Technicians receive training for safely handling these conditions and use required personal protective equipment. The role requires frequent movement, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Requirements

• Have a clean-shaven face so respirators can seal properly.
• 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 to follow product-label mixing instructions.
• Able to work in confined spaces and in indoor and outdoor conditions, and to perform frequent physical activities such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.

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 methods and ways to reduce the risk of future infestations.
• Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and introduce products to new customers.
• Maintain, stock, and ensure the proper working condition of pest-control equipment.
• Follow local, state, and federal regulations concerning pest-control products and safety protocols.
• Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.

Benefits

• Professional growth opportunities and promotion from within.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus additional benefits; full-time colleagues can enroll immediately, with benefits starting on day one.
• 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