Termite Technician

Arrow Exterminators•Gainesville, FL

12d

About The Position

Arrow Exterminators is hiring a full-time Pest Control Technician specializing in termite control to provide residential and commercial customers with service using an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach. The position is paid hourly and includes a company vehicle. Technicians follow inspection graphs and specification sheets to determine treatments, prepare treatment areas by removing prescribed debris, and apply wood-destroying organism treatments to buildings and structures. Treatment methods include installing Sentricon termite bait stations, trenching and applying liquid treatments around exterior or crawl-space perimeters, drilling and treating void spaces or blocks, and spraying affected areas. Technicians also collect customer service payments, answer customer questions, build client relationships, and maintain their equipment and vehicle in proper operating condition. Arrow Exterminators is a family-owned and operated company founded in 1964 that services 12 states. The company describes its culture as family-oriented and welcoming, and notes its commitment to hiring veterans and active-duty U.S. military members. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace; pre-employment drug screens and background checks are performed on all employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass and maintain any state regulatory agency-required licensing or certification exams.
Ability to work at least 40 hours per week.
No prior experience is necessary; training is provided to the right person.

Responsibilities

Determine prescribed treatments using inspection graphs and specification sheets.
Prepare site areas for treatment by removing and hauling off prescribed debris.
Install termite bait stations, including Sentricon systems, using augers and digging tools.
Trench and apply liquid treatments to exterior or crawl-space perimeters of structures.
Drill and apply liquid treatments to void spaces or blocks in crawl spaces and structures.
Apply spray treatments to affected areas.
Collect service payments from customers.
Answer customers’ questions and describe personalized treatment solutions.
Maintain equipment and the company vehicle in proper operating condition.