Pest Technician

Terminix • Palestine, TX

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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, infestations, damage, and entry points; determining appropriate treatments; applying approved products such as pesticides, baits, and traps; and advising customers on prevention and future risk reduction. Technicians build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, support sales to existing customers, and introduce products to new customers. They maintain and stock pest-control equipment, follow applicable regulations and safety protocols, and operate a company-provided service vehicle.

Requirements

• Maintain a clean-shaven face so respiratory equipment 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.
• Obtain licenses or certificates required by federal, state, or local regulations.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect client properties for signs of pest infestations, damage, and entry points.
• Apply approved chemicals, baits, and traps to eliminate pests 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 expand products to new customers.
• Maintain, stock, and keep pest-control equipment in good working condition.
• Follow local, state, and federal regulations regarding pest-control products and safety protocols.
• Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on day one for full-time colleagues, with no waiting period.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus other benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Training and development programs.
• Vacation days and sick days.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Competitive pay; some roles offer performance incentives.
• Company-provided service vehicle and gas card.
• Company-covered required licenses and certificates.
• Company-provided weather gear and routine service-vehicle maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED