Pest Control Technician - COL

Anticimex • Columbia, SC

17h

About The Position

As a Pest Control Technician, you will help people in the community resolve pest issues and build long-term customer relationships through honesty, empathy, and outstanding service. You will inspect homes and businesses, carry out specialized pest management treatment plans, recommend prevention strategies, travel to customer appointments throughout your service area, educate customers, and communicate professionally. The role contributes to creating healthier, safer environments in the communities served.

The position involves regular physical work, including handling equipment and materials, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces and outdoors in varying weather, and driving a company vehicle on an established service route. You must follow safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators when needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Meet company vehicle and insurance eligibility requirements, including at least 3 years of licensed driving experience.
• Experience using computers and smartphones.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to obtain necessary pest control certifications and licenses if not already held.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to read labels and follow directions.
• Basic ability to use a smartphone.
• Enthusiasm for exceptional customer service.
• Solid attention to detail.
• Availability for a flexible schedule between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Availability to work some weekends.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pest control, skilled trades, maintenance, field service, construction, or other hands-on customer service roles.

Responsibilities

• Inspect homes and businesses to identify pest concerns.
• Execute specialized pest management treatment plans.
• Recommend preventative solutions to help customers avoid future issues.
• Travel to customer appointments throughout the service area.
• Educate customers on treatment plans and best practices.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and professional communication.
• Operate a company vehicle and drive an established service route.
• Safely use hand tools, application equipment, and other job-related devices.
• Comply with company safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment.

What This Job Offers

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