Pest Technician

Florida Pest Control • Miami, FL

15d

About The Position

The Pest Technician performs pest management services for residential customers. The role involves inspecting properties, identifying pest infestations, damage, and entry points, and applying suitable treatments such as pesticides, baits, and traps. Technicians also advise customers on prevention, communicate pest-control solutions, build customer relationships, support sales, maintain equipment, and follow applicable safety standards and regulations. The position requires driving a company-provided service vehicle and working in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including confined spaces and areas with insects, animals, chemicals, dust, heights, or mechanical and electrical hazards. Training is provided for safely handling these conditions.

Requirements

• Be clean-shaven so respirators can seal properly.
• Have a high school diploma or GED, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess a valid driver’s license from the state of residence.
• Obtain licenses or certificates required by applicable federal, state, and/or local regulations; the company covers these.
• Be available to work Monday through Friday and weekends as needed.
• Be open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in all areas of pest control.
• Have solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Have basic math skills sufficient to follow product-label mixing instructions.

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, help with sales to current customers, and expand products to new customers.
• Maintain, stock, and ensure the good working condition of pest-control equipment.
• 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, plus additional health benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time colleagues.
• Vacation days and sick days.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Training and development programs and multiple avenues for career growth.
• Competitive pay; many roles offer performance incentives.

What This Job Offers

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