Pest Service Technician

Clark Pest Control•Visalia, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Clark Pest Control is hiring Pest Service Technicians to work independently outdoors, servicing residential accounts and protecting homes and their surrounding environments from unwanted pest activity. The role focuses on maintaining pest-free homes through ongoing service programs and supporting customer safety and well-being. Technicians receive paid on-the-job training, including assistance with obtaining and renewing a pest license, and may have opportunities for advancement within the company. Technicians work at residential properties to control pests and weeds and provide lawn fertilization, tree and shrub care, and other agricultural pest services. They inspect structures for pests and damage, document infestations, discuss planned work with customers, and provide sales solicitations. The position also involves route and schedule management, customer follow-up, coordination with branch personnel, paperwork and collections, and maintaining a company vehicle and equipment. Employees earn $57,000–$72,000 annually and receive a company vehicle and gas card.

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 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.
Must meet physical job requirements and safely perform job duties with or without accommodations.

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.
Inspect residential structures to identify pests, assess infestation severity, and determine the degree of 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.
Submit paperwork and collections daily and properly account for company funds collected during business activities.
Perform administrative tasks as directed, including ordering equipment and supplies, preparing and submitting reports, and contacting customers about callbacks and stopped service.
Estimate costs and crew time and schedule work.
Maintain company-issued equipment and vehicle in a clean and safe condition.
Manage route-based assignments and work independently in the field.