Pest Technician

Terminix • Redding, CA

1d • $17 - $20

About The Position

The Pest Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties to identify infestations, damage, and entry points; determining the type of pest; applying appropriate treatments, including pesticides, baits, and traps; and recommending preventative measures. The technician communicates pest-control solutions to customers, builds customer relationships, schedules and confirms appointments, supports sales to existing customers, and helps expand services to new customers. The role also requires maintaining equipment, following applicable safety requirements and regulations, and safely driving a company-provided service vehicle.

The work may take place indoors and outdoors and in confined spaces, around animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals. The technician must use required personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator, and may need to perform physically demanding movements such as climbing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using stairs or ladders. Training is provided for safely handling workplace conditions.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and licenses or certificates required by applicable regulations. The company covers required licenses or certificates. Candidates should be willing to learn pest control, have basic communication and math skills, and be available Monday through Friday and weekends as needed. Customer-facing experience is preferred. Hourly pay is $17.00–$20.00.

Requirements

• 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 under 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.
• Clean-shaven face so respirators can seal properly.
• 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, use required PPE, and perform the described physical activities.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect customer properties for signs of pest infestations, damage, and entry points.
• Apply approved pest-control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, following safety standards.
• Educate customers about pest-prevention methods and reducing the risk of future infestations.
• Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, support sales to current customers, and offer products to new customers.
• Maintain pest-control equipment and ensure it is stocked and in good working condition.
• Follow local, state, and federal regulations governing pest-control products and safety protocols.
• Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, with benefits beginning on day one for eligible full-time colleagues.
• 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.
• Performance incentives in many roles.
• Company-provided service vehicle and gas card; routine vehicle maintenance is provided.

What This Job Offers

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