Pest Technician
About The Position
The Pest Technician provides pest control services for residential homes and commercial establishments. The role involves identifying potential pest problems, conducting inspections, and designing and implementing control strategies to address customers’ pest control needs. The company emphasizes exceptional service and a supportive work environment grounded in integrity, excellence, empathy, accountability, and teamwork, and provides training and personal development for team members. Technicians inspect properties, identify pests and problems, select and apply treatments, document inspections, and communicate with customers, office staff, and managers. The role also includes operating and maintaining treatment equipment and a company vehicle, following pesticide regulations and workplace safety procedures, and maintaining a professional appearance.
Requirements
- Able to identify common household pests and wood-destroying organisms (WDOs).
- Knowledge of proper pest treatment methods.
- Knowledge of inspection requirements for WDOs and pest problems in residential and commercial establishments.
- Ability to perform recommended treatments.
- Knowledge of residential, commercial, and remodeling construction and building techniques.
- Comfortable wearing safety equipment, including a respirator and goggles.
- Comfortable working in small, confined spaces such as crawlspaces.
- Able to safely operate a vehicle.
- Able to read, write legibly and accurately, and draw.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with equipment used to perform treatments.
- Basic math skills.
- Current driver’s license in the state where the employee works and a driving record consistent with company standards.
- High school degree or equivalent experience.
- Able to work a 40-hour work week.
- Able to pass a pre-employment background check.
- Drug-free workplace requirement.
- Driver’s license required, with at least three years of driving experience, excluding a permit.
Responsibilities
- Arrive promptly for scheduled appointments.
- Inspect properties, determine pest problems, and implement effective solutions.
- Identify roaches, rodents, ants, and other household pests.
- Operate and maintain spraying equipment, bait guns, power foggers, and other pesticide application equipment.
- Maintain knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing pesticide application.
- Complete company inspection forms and record information according to company procedures.
- Communicate effectively with customers and office staff.
- Gather customer information, assess and fulfill customer needs, and educate customers where applicable to help prevent future infestations.
- Participate in routine maintenance of company vehicles and equipment.
- Follow workplace safety procedures in the company’s Safety Manual.
- Operate the company vehicle safely and effectively to minimize risks of injury, property damage, or loss of life.
- Clean vehicles as scheduled or required.
- Maintain a neat, professional appearance and company uniform in accordance with the dress code.
- Contact the Manager immediately with questions about treatment protocols in the field.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-provided basic life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
- Company-provided Employee Assistance Program.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- Team member referral bonus.
- Company-owned vehicle for business use.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
