Pest Control Technician - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Terminix • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

The Pest Control Technician provides pest management services to residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties, identifying pest infestations and entry points, applying appropriate treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps, and advising customers on prevention. Technicians also build customer relationships, support sales, maintain equipment, follow applicable safety and regulatory requirements, and operate a company-provided service vehicle.

Compensation consists of an hourly base rate of $21.00–$23.00 plus uncapped commission. The posting states expected total compensation of $55,000–$100,000+ per year, with earnings affected by performance, overtime, incentives, commissions, and route assignment. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered. Full-time benefits begin on day one.

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.
• Obtain licenses or certificates required by federal, state, or local regulations; the company covers these requirements.
• Be available to work Monday through Friday and weekends as needed.
• Be willing to learn and become knowledgeable in all areas of pest control.
• Have solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Have basic math skills, including the ability to follow product-label mixing instructions.
• Meet the physical and environmental demands of the role, including working in confined spaces, around pests and animals, and around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals; working indoors and outdoors; frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and stair and ladder use; and wearing personal protective equipment such as an OSHA-compliant respirator.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect customer properties for pest activity, damage, and entry points.
• Apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, while following safety standards.
• Educate customers about pest prevention and ways to reduce the risk of future infestations.
• Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to existing 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 governing pest control products and safety protocols.
• Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for eligible full-time colleagues, with enrollment available immediately upon hire and benefits starting on day one.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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