Pest Control Technician

Terminix • Manassas, VA

6d

About The Position

The Pest Control Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties to identify pests, damage, and entry points; determining infestation types; applying appropriate treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps; and advising customers on prevention. Technicians communicate with customers about pest control solutions, manage appointments, help with sales, maintain equipment, comply with applicable regulations and safety protocols, and operate a company-provided service vehicle.

The job involves working in confined spaces and around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors in the local climate. Technicians must wear required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, and perform frequent movement such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Training is provided for safely handling workplace conditions.

Requirements

• 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.
• Required licenses or certificates as dictated by federal, state, and/or local regulations; the company covers these.
• 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 sufficient to follow product-label mixing instructions.
• Clean-shaven face so respirators can seal properly.
• Ability to work in 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 and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to perform frequent movement including sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect customer properties for pest infestations, damage, and entry points.
• Apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, while following safety standards.
• Educate customers on 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 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

• Professional growth opportunities and career development pathways.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus additional health benefits, for eligible full-time colleagues 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 in some roles.
• Company-provided service vehicle and gas card; routine vehicle maintenance is provided.
• Required pest-control licenses and certificates are covered by the company.
• Company-provided weather gear.

What This Job Offers

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