Pest Technician

Terminix•Largo, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pest Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties, identifying pest infestations, applying appropriate treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps, and advising customers on prevention. The technician communicates with customers about pest control solutions, maintains service equipment, follows safety regulations, and drives 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, use personal protective equipment including an OSHA-compliant respirator, and perform frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Training is provided on safely handling workplace conditions.

Requirements

Clean-shaven face so a respirator can form a safe seal.
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 federal, state, or local regulations; the company covers these requirements.
Availability 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 sufficient 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.
Able to work indoors and outdoors in the local climate, perform frequent physical movements, and wear required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.

Nice To Haves

Customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect client properties for signs of pest infestations, damage, and entry points.
Apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, while following 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, stock, and ensure pest control equipment is 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

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
Training and development programs.
Career growth opportunities.
Vacation days and sick days.
Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
Performance incentives in some roles.
Company-provided service vehicle and gas card.
Routine maintenance for the company-provided service vehicle.
Required licenses or certificates covered by the company.
Benefits enrollment immediately upon hire for full-time colleagues, with coverage starting on day one.