Pest & Wildlife Service Technician — Ann Arbor, MI

Community Pest Solutions • Ann Arbor, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Community Pest Solutions is a family-owned pest and wildlife control company based in Ann Arbor, serving homes and businesses across Washtenaw County and western Wayne County. This field-based skilled-trade role combines pest and wildlife control, home-exclusion and minor repair work, customer service, and sales. Technicians inspect buildings, identify how pests or wildlife are entering, remove them, and seal entry points to prevent their return. After each inspection, technicians explain their findings, prepare a written proposal using the company pricing system, and discuss the recommendations with the customer. Appointments are scheduled by the company from customers who have contacted it; there is no cold calling or door-to-door sales. Pay after training is commission-based on work sold and completed.

Technicians receive paid training at $800 per week for the first 45–60 days. The company provides study materials and coaching to help technicians obtain a Michigan pesticide applicator license. A take-home company truck is provided for work use, along with a company iPhone for work-related customer communication. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with one or two Saturdays per month during peak season; appointments run between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

The work includes challenging conditions such as hot attics, muddy crawl spaces, animal droppings and odors, occasional dead animals, ladders, and roofs in varied weather. The company provides PPE, including respirators and gloves, and trains technicians to work safely. Typical first-year technicians earn $80,000 or more, and experienced technicians earn $100,000 or more. The company reports median technician earnings of $94,000 in the previous year.

The first 60 days focus on completing training, passing the Michigan pesticide applicator licensing exam, and working safely and consistently. By months three to six, technicians are expected to manage their own daily route, document findings, and deliver quality work with few callbacks. Ongoing success involves preparing clear proposals, completing jobs, and building customer relationships that lead to positive reviews and repeat business.

Requirements

• Comfort with tools and basic home repair.
• Ability to work on ladders and roofs and in tight spaces such as attics, crawl spaces, and under decks.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and raise and position extension ladders.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varied conditions.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a drug test and background check.
• Ability to earn a Michigan pesticide applicator license.
• Reliability, good communication, and motivation to build a long-term career in a skilled trade.

Nice To Haves

• Background or interest in wildlife biology, construction or carpentry, metalwork, hunting and fishing, or other outdoor skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect homes and commercial buildings for pest and wildlife activity in attics, basements, garages, crawl spaces, roofs, and other tight spaces.
• Identify the source of pest or wildlife problems and explain findings and recommendations to customers in person.
• Prepare and present written service proposals using the company pricing system and tailoring the scope to each customer's needs.
• Apply pesticides safely and trap and remove mice, squirrels, raccoons, and other wildlife.
• Sometimes live-remove birds, bats, squirrels, and snakes.
• Perform exclusion work and minor repairs, including rough carpentry, metal bending, caulking, and sealing entry points.
• Manage a daily route of inspections and service calls, document findings, and complete quality work.
• Build customer relationships that encourage positive reviews and repeat business.

Benefits

• Paid training at $800 per week for the first 45–60 days.
• Health and dental coverage after 30 days; the company pays 60% of the premium for the employee and family.
• 72 hours of PTO/sick time.
• Six paid holidays.
• Retirement plan with an employer match.
• Take-home company truck for work use.
• Company iPhone for work-related communication with clients.
• PPE, including respirators and gloves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed