Residential Service Technician

Clark Pest Control•Modesto, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Clark Pest Control is seeking an ambitious, energetic Pest Control Technician to work independently outdoors servicing residential accounts and protecting homes and their surrounding environments from pests. The work includes pest control, weed management, lawn fertilization, tree and shrub care, and other agricultural pest services. The role focuses on ongoing maintenance to prevent recurring pest activity and promote customers’ safety and well-being. The technician inspects residential structures, assesses pest activity and structural damage, documents infestations, discusses planned work with customers, and provides sales solicitations. The role also includes route and work scheduling, estimating costs and crew time, coordinating with branch personnel, handling collections and paperwork, carrying out administrative tasks, and maintaining company equipment and a company vehicle. The position provides paid on-the-job training, including company-paid pesticide licensing and renewal, and offers advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain the appropriate pesticide license within the first 90 days of employment.
Ability to work independently in the field and manage route-based assignments.
Ability to safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, crawl, lift, and carry for extended periods, including in crawl spaces, attics, and basements.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights, including in attics.
Must meet physical job requirements and safely perform duties with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Control pests and manage weeds, lawn fertilization, tree and shrub care, and other agricultural pests at residential accounts.
Inspect residential structures for pests and assess infestation severity and structural damage.
Create diagrams and graphs showing the type, degree, and location of infestations.
Discuss planned work with residential customers and provide sales solicitations.
Coordinate activities with department secretaries and other branch personnel.
Submit paperwork and collections daily.
Perform administrative tasks as directed by a supervisor, including ordering equipment and supplies, preparing reports, and contacting customers about callbacks and stopped service.
Estimate costs and crew time and schedule work.
Receive and properly account for company funds collected during business activities.
Keep company-issued equipment and vehicle clean and safe.