Pest Technician

Terminix•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Pest Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties, identifying pests and infestations, applying appropriate treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps, and recommending preventative measures. The technician communicates with customers about pest control solutions and follows applicable safety standards and regulations. The position also involves maintaining equipment, scheduling and confirming appointments, supporting sales to current customers, introducing products to new customers, and safely operating a company-provided service vehicle. The work takes place indoors and outdoors in the local climate and can involve confined spaces, animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals. The technician must use personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, and perform frequent movement such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Training is provided for safely handling work conditions.

Requirements

Must have a 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.
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 sufficient to follow product-label mixing instructions.
Able to work in confined spaces and around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
Able to work indoors and outdoors in the local climate and wear required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator.
Able to regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and use 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, while following safety standards.
Educate customers on 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 for 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.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
Training and development programs.
Multiple avenues for career growth and promotion from within.
Vacation days and sick days.
Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
Performance incentives offered in many roles.
Company vehicle and gas card provided, with routine vehicle maintenance provided.