Rodent Pest Control Technician - Residential

ABC Home & Commercial Services•San Antonio, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

ABC Home & Commercial Services is seeking a Residential Rodent Pest Control Technician in the immediate San Antonio area. This customer-facing role provides rodent and other pest control services at homes and businesses. The technician listens to customers’ concerns, identifies pests and their sources, recommends treatments and prevention measures, and applies appropriate extermination techniques. Professional conduct, respect for customers’ property, and strong customer service are expected. The role is commission-based, with the opportunity to increase earnings through productivity and leads submitted through ABC’s Lead Now program. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with at least one Saturday per month and one fifth Saturday per year; hours are described as “start to finish job.” ABC is a family-owned business with 75 years of history and more than 1,000 employees serving Central and South Texas.

Requirements

Hold a valid driver’s license issued at least five years before the application date; maintain an active license and be insurable.
Be able to work on roofs, at heights, on ladders, and in crawlspaces.
Be able to work indoors and/or outdoors for extended periods, sometimes in extreme temperatures.
Be able to work at least one Saturday per month.
Be dependable and disciplined, with a desire to work year-round.
Be serious, sincere, and cooperative, and manage specialized work efficiently, confidently, and competently.
Adhere to guidelines and procedures set by ABC and the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Have strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Prioritize work, handle pressure, and maintain composure with irate customers.
Meet Texas Department of Agriculture licensing requirements and attend required continuing education.
Pass the listed pre-employment screenings, including a drug screen and physical and physical performance evaluation; ABC also conducts criminal background checks and a seven-year motor vehicle report review. The Texas Department of Agriculture conducts an additional background check before a pest license can be issued.

Nice To Haves

Previous pest control experience is preferred but not required.
Experience working with routes and service stops and meeting service-route deadlines.

Responsibilities

Listen to customer concerns about pest control services and suggest appropriate treatments or solutions.
Identify pests and their sources, develop solutions to eliminate them, and recommend prevention measures.
Apply chemicals or mix liquid, powder, or gas solutions and use other extermination techniques inside and around homes or buildings.
Work indoors and outdoors, including on roofs, at heights, on ladders, and in crawlspaces.
Prioritize workload, work under pressure, and handle irate customers while maintaining composure.
Maintain requirements set by the Texas Department of Agriculture licensing authority and attend continuing education courses provided by ABC.
Maintain a positive attitude with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
Use electronic devices, including a company phone and software, to perform job-related tasks efficiently.
Turn in leads for additional services through ABC’s Lead Now program to access additional compensation opportunities.