Pest Technician

Florida Pest Control•Ocala, FL

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About The Position

The Pest Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties to identify pests, damage, and entry points; determining infestation types; applying approved treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps; and advising customers on prevention and pest control solutions. Technicians build customer relationships, manage appointments, support sales to existing customers, and introduce products to new customers. They maintain equipment, follow applicable safety and regulatory requirements, and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle. The work takes place indoors and outdoors and may involve confined spaces, animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals. The role requires frequent movement, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles. Personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, is required. The company provides training on safe work practices and weather gear.

Requirements

Clean-shaven face so respirators can form a proper 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.
Required licenses or certificates as applicable under federal, state, and/or local regulations; the company covers these.
Available 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, including the ability to follow product-label instructions for mixing.
Ability to work in confined spaces and in indoor and outdoor conditions, and to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect client properties for signs of pest infestation, damage, and entry points.
Determine the type of pest infestation and apply approved products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, in accordance with safety standards.
Educate customers about pest prevention and advise them on reducing the risk of future infestations.
Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, help with sales to current customers, and expand products to new customers.
Maintain pest-control equipment, ensuring it is stocked and in good working condition.
Follow local, state, and federal regulations concerning pest-control products and safety protocols.
Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities and promotion from within.
Training and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus additional health benefits.
Benefits enrollment immediately upon hire for full-time colleagues, 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.
Competitive pay; some roles offer performance incentives.
Company-provided weather gear.
Company-provided service vehicle with routine maintenance.