Pest Control Technician

Terminix • East Stroudsburg, PA

5d

About The Position

The Pest Control Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties, identifying pest infestations, selecting and applying appropriate treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps, and recommending preventative measures. Technicians communicate with customers about pest control solutions, maintain customer relationships, and help grow business through sales to current and new customers. The role also requires maintaining equipment, complying with applicable regulations and safety protocols, and safely operating a company-provided service vehicle.

The work may involve confined spaces, animals and insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals. Technicians work indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions, wear personal protective equipment including an OSHA-compliant respirator, and perform frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and stair and ladder use. Training is provided for safely handling workplace conditions.

Requirements

• Be clean-shaven 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.
• Obtain licenses or certificates required by applicable federal, state, and 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 to follow product-label mixing instructions.
• Able to work in confined spaces and around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals; wear required PPE and work indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions.

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 ways to reduce the risk of future infestations.
• Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and introduce products to new customers.
• Maintain pest control equipment and ensure it is stocked and in good working condition.
• Follow local, state, and federal regulations for pest control products and safety protocols.
• Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.

Benefits

• Competitive pay; many roles offer performance incentives.
• Career growth opportunities, including promotion from within.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus other health benefits.
• Full-time colleagues can begin benefits enrollment immediately upon hire, with benefits starting on day one.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Vacation days and sick days.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• A workplace mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility.

What This Job Offers

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