Pest Control Technician

Terminix • Minneapolis, MN

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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 suitable treatments; applying approved products such as pesticides, baits, and traps; and advising customers on preventing future infestations. Technicians build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, support sales to current customers, and help introduce services to new customers. They maintain and stock equipment, comply with applicable safety and pest-control regulations, and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.

The work includes indoor and outdoor service in local weather conditions and may involve confined spaces, animals and insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals. The company provides training for safely handling these conditions and weather gear. Personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, is required. A clean-shaven face is required so respirators can seal properly.

Requirements

• Maintain a clean-shaven face so a respirator 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 in 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, including the ability to follow product-label mixing instructions.

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 and advise them on reducing the risk of future infestations.
• Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, help sell services to current customers, and expand services to new customers.
• Maintain and stock pest-control equipment and ensure it is in good working condition.
• Follow local, state, and federal regulations governing pest-control products and safety protocols.
• Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus other benefits, with enrollment available immediately upon hire and benefits starting on day one for full-time colleagues.
• 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 offered for many roles.

What This Job Offers

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