Pest Technician

Terminix • Anaheim, CA

6d

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 appropriate treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps; and advising customers on prevention. Technicians communicate with customers about pest control solutions, support sales to current customers, and help grow the customer base. They maintain service equipment, follow applicable safety rules and regulations, and safely operate a company-provided vehicle. The company provides routine vehicle maintenance, a gas card, required regulatory licenses or certificates, and training for working safely in various conditions.

Requirements

• Clean-shaven face so a respirator 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.
• Ability to obtain licenses or certificates required by federal, state, and/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, including the ability to follow product-label mixing instructions.
• Ability to work in 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, wear company-provided weather gear and personal protective equipment, and regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience.

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, assist with sales to current customers, and expand products to new customers.
• Maintain pest control equipment and ensure 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

• Benefits begin on day one for full-time colleagues, with no waiting period.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 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.
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.
• Performance incentives in many roles.
• Company-provided service vehicle, gas card, and routine vehicle maintenance.
• Company-covered required licenses or certificates.

What This Job Offers

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