Pest Technician
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 approved chemicals, baits, and traps. Technicians also provide customers with preventative guidance and communicate about pest control solutions while following applicable safety standards and regulations. The position includes building and maintaining customer relationships, scheduling and confirming appointments, supporting sales to existing customers, and introducing products to new customers. Technicians maintain and stock equipment and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle, which receives routine maintenance. The work takes place indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions and may involve confined spaces, animals and insects, chemicals, mechanical hazards, heights, and substantial physical activity. Training and company-provided weather gear and required personal protective equipment are provided.
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 tight, confined spaces and around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in the local climate and wear required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
- Ability to regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move on 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 and ways to reduce the risk of future infestations.
- Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, help sell to current customers, and expand products to new customers.
- Maintain, stock, and ensure the proper working condition of pest control equipment.
- Follow local, state, and federal regulations regarding pest control products and safety protocols.
- Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.
Benefits
- Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, with enrollment immediately upon hire and benefits starting on day one for full-time colleagues.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
- Vacation days and sick days.
- Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
- Training and development programs.
- Opportunities for career growth and promotion from within.
- Competitive pay and performance incentives in many roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
