Pest Service Technician

Clark Pest Control • San Jose, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Clark Pest Control is seeking ambitious, energetic Pest Service Technicians who enjoy working independently outdoors. The role involves servicing residential accounts to protect homes and their surrounding environments from pests and related activity. Pest control is described as an ongoing maintenance program focused on preventing recurring pest activity and supporting customer safety and well-being. The position combines field work, customer interaction, route management, and administrative duties. The company provides paid on-the-job training, including payment for the required pest license and its renewal, along with opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license within the first 90 days of employment; the company pays for the license.
• Ability to work independently in the field and manage route-based assignments.
• Ability to meet physical job requirements and safely perform duties with or without accommodations.
• Ability to safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, crawl, lift, and carry for extended periods, including in crawl spaces, attics, and basements.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights, including in attics.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control pests and weeds and provide lawn fertilization, tree and shrub care, and other agricultural pest services at residential accounts.
• Physically inspect residential structures for pests and assess infestation severity and structural damage.
• Create diagrams and graphs showing the type, degree, and location of infestations.
• Discuss planned work with residential customers and provide sales solicitations.
• Coordinate activities with department secretaries and other branch personnel, and submit paperwork and collections daily.
• Perform administrative tasks at the supervisor's direction, including ordering equipment and supplies, preparing reports, and contacting customers about callbacks and stopped service.
• Determine costs, estimate crew time, and schedule work.
• Receive and properly account for company funds collected during business activities.
• Maintain company-issued equipment and vehicle in a clean and safe condition.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance, plus voluntary term life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Pet insurance.
• Company-issued vehicle and gas card; employees may take the company vehicle home.
• Paid on-the-job training, including paid pest license and license renewal.
• Advancement opportunities and promotion from within.
• Employees earned between $70,000 and $100,000+ annually.

What This Job Offers

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