Pest Control Technician

Western Pest Services•Montgomeryville, PA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Western Pest Services is seeking a Pest Control Technician in the North Wales, Pennsylvania area. The role serves residential and/or commercial customers by addressing pest-control concerns, inspecting properties, and performing related wildlife exclusion and insulation work. The company provides two months of paid training and pays for the required state pesticide license. Technicians work independently and build customer relationships while helping protect homes, businesses, and the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or better.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license within the first 90 days of employment; the company pays for the license.
Ability to safely use a ladder or lift within the manufacturer’s weight capacity.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
Ability to safely access crawlspaces, attics, confined spaces, rooftops, and similar areas.
Comfort using carpentry tools.
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
Positive attitude and ability to work independently, build customer relationships, and treat people with dignity and respect.
Ability to explain information clearly and put customers first.

Responsibilities

Complete the company’s two-month paid training program.
Assist residential and/or commercial customers with pest-control issues.
Survey attics, crawlspaces, and the interiors and exteriors of homes and businesses.
Inspect properties for wildlife and rodent damage and perform light carpentry related to animal exclusion.
Set baits and live traps to capture wildlife and remove wildlife.
Use large ladders and lifts, including equipment reaching up to 40–60 feet.
Inspect, maintain, and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Perform air sealing and install blown-in cellulose, fiberglass, and spray-foam insulation systems.
Conduct blower-door tests and install equipment to make attics, garages, and roofs airtight.
Safely perform field duties in varying weather conditions and in crawlspaces, attics, confined spaces, and on rooftops.