Pest Control Technician

Terminix•Philadelphia, PA

18d

About The Position

The Pest Control Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties, identifying pest infestations, damage, and entry points, applying appropriate treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps, and advising customers on preventative measures. Technicians build customer relationships, manage appointments, support sales to current customers, and help introduce services to new customers. They maintain service equipment, follow applicable regulations and safety protocols, and safely operate a company-provided vehicle. The position requires work in varied indoor and outdoor environments, including confined spaces and conditions involving animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, fumes, dust, and chemicals. Training is provided for safely handling these conditions.

Requirements

A clean-shaven face is required 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.
Licenses or certificates required by applicable federal, state, and/or local regulations.
Availability 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.
Ability to work in tight, 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, wear company-provided weather gear and required personal protective equipment, and regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.

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 and advise them on reducing the risk of future infestations.
Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, help with sales to current customers, and expand services to new customers.
Maintain pest control equipment by keeping it 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.
Multiple avenues for career growth and training and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
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.
Competitive pay; many roles offer performance incentives.
Company-provided service vehicle and gas card, with routine vehicle maintenance provided.
Required licenses and certificates covered by the company.