Pest Technician

Florida Pest Control•Ocala, FL

25d

About The Position

The Pest Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties, identifying pest infestations, damage, and entry points, and applying appropriate treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps. Technicians also recommend preventative measures, educate customers about pest prevention, and communicate pest-control solutions. The position includes customer relationship-building, appointment scheduling and confirmation, supporting sales to existing customers, and introducing products to new customers. Technicians maintain and stock pest-control equipment, comply with applicable regulations and safety protocols, and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle, which receives routine maintenance.

Requirements

Clean-shaven face 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.
Licenses or certificates required by applicable 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 to follow product-label mixing instructions.
Ability to work in confined spaces and around animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals; training is provided for safely handling these conditions.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in the local climate, wear company-provided weather gear and required PPE (including an OSHA-compliant respirator), and perform activities such as sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.

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, in accordance with safety standards.
Educate customers about pest-prevention methods and ways to reduce the risk of future infestations.
Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, help with sales to current customers, and expand product offerings to new customers.
Maintain, stock, and ensure the proper working condition of pest-control equipment.
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 additional 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.