Pest Technician

Terminix•Palestine, TX

10d

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 the type of infestation; applying appropriate treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps; and advising customers on prevention. Technicians communicate with clients about pest-control solutions, build customer relationships, support sales, and schedule and confirm appointments. The position also requires maintaining and stocking equipment, following applicable safety regulations, and safely operating a company-provided service vehicle. The work may take place indoors and outdoors and in confined spaces such as basements, attics, and crawl spaces. Technicians may encounter animals, insects, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals. The role involves frequent movement, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and requires wearing personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator. Training is provided for safely handling work conditions.

Requirements

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.
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 perform the described physical tasks and work in the listed environments while wearing required PPE.

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, while following safety standards.
Educate customers about pest prevention and advise them on reducing the risk of future infestations.
Build customer relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with sales to current customers, and introduce products to new customers.
Maintain, stock, and ensure the proper working condition of pest-control equipment.
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 for eligibility to begin enrollment.
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.
Opportunities for career growth and promotion from within.
Competitive pay; some roles offer performance incentives.
Company-provided service vehicle and gas card, with routine vehicle maintenance provided.
Required licenses or certificates covered by the company.