Residential Pest Apprentice

ABC Home & Commercial Services•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Residential Pest Apprentice provides exceptional customer service while servicing homes and businesses. The role requires professional behavior, care and respect for customers’ property, attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and trustworthiness while working without direct physical supervision. The apprentice performs pest inspections and treatments, supports insulation and Termimesh work, maintains customer relationships and service records, and follows company, safety, and regulatory procedures. The schedule is five days per week, either Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday, with expected availability for one of two stated daily schedules and participation in an on-call rotation covering nights and weekends.

Requirements

Good written and oral communication skills.
Excellent attendance record.
Good driving record.
Computer skills.
Ability to tolerate varied environmental conditions, including heat, cold, heights, and confined spaces.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Complete the state certification and licensing process after on-the-job training and fulfillment of requirements.
Ability to use and navigate an electronic tablet, phone, or similar device.
Ability to drive a vehicle with standard or automatic transmission and enter and exit a truck or car.
Ability to walk for long periods outdoors in extreme temperatures.
Ability to reach, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
Ability to repeatedly lift, twist, pull, push, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to carry a 40-pound backpack throughout the day.
Wear a respirator according to OSHA requirements.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Ability to work for long periods in confined spaces such as crawlspaces and attics.
Maintain an active Texas driver’s license.
A high school diploma or GED is desired.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Responsibilities

Mix and apply pesticides and rodenticides to structures according to schedules, safety procedures, label instructions, and Texas Department of Agriculture law.
Inspect customer properties and dwellings for pest activity, assess infestation severity, and identify structural damage.
Provide on-site solutions for pest activity across a variety of accounts.
Build rapport with clients and communicate directly about work to be performed.
Identify and report damage to customer property.
Remove and install insulation in attics, including work for long periods.
Install Termimesh.
Meet route deadlines and inform office staff about resets, skipped services, or incomplete work.
Submit all paperwork daily.
Attend required department meetings and company or vendor training.
Submit at least five leads per month through ABC’s Lead Line program.
Maintain professional appearance, including uniform, company vehicle, equipment, and personal hygiene.
Use personal protective equipment as required or for prevention.
Prioritize workload, work under pressure, and handle irate customers while maintaining composure.
Follow company procedures to maintain quality and safe work habits.
Be available to work either 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., five days per week, on a Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday schedule.
Work an occasional Saturday and participate in the on-call rotation covering nights and weekends.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Drive a company vehicle to destinations on the daily route.
Maintain the company vehicle, including monitoring tires and brakes and arranging tire replacement and timely oil changes.
Follow driving safety protocols and regulations, report work-related injuries immediately to the Service Manager or Division Manager, and comply with the vehicle usage policy.
Report auto accidents to the Service Manager within one hour.
Maintain an active Texas driver’s license and submit a copy of each renewed license to HR.
Maintain a good driving record.