Universal Pest Control Technician

NOZZLE NOLEN INC•West Palm Beach, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Nozzle Nolen is hiring a Universal Pest Control Technician to support branch operations by identifying and treating pest, termite, and lawn-control problems. The role involves inspecting customer premises, selecting and applying products or manual solutions, advising customers on sanitation and treatment needs, and documenting findings and services. Technicians may handle route work, callbacks, new account starts, and changing schedules. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, including on roofs, in attics, and in crawl spaces. This is an active, physical, full-time position suited to someone adaptable who can work independently and assist coworkers as needed. The position requires following pesticide safety and reentry procedures, maintaining a clean and organized company vehicle and its inventory, and attending monthly branch training meetings. Nozzle Nolen describes itself as a family-owned company with an upbeat, family-oriented culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth. The company offers health insurance, paid time off, paid training, paid holidays, and a 401(k) match.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Driver’s license; a Commercial Driver’s License may be required.
Clean driving record and ability to pass a background check and drug test.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to apply pesticide chemicals in accordance with regulations and read, understand, and follow chemical label instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with a diverse population.
Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly, crawl through attics, use a ladder to access roofs, and inspect crawl spaces.
Ability to use tools and equipment needed for the work, including an iPad and termite rods.
Physical stamina.
Ability to tolerate varied environmental conditions, seasonal weather, damp locations, and dusty locations.
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing workdays and schedules.

Nice To Haves

Previous pest control and/or lawn care technician experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect premises for pests, pest harborage, and entry points, including those involving rodents, termites, snakes, wasps, ants, spiders, mosquitoes, and bed bugs.
Select, mix, and apply products or manual solutions to eliminate pests.
Set traps and place baits; remove dead rodents after extermination and live animals after trapping.
Educate clients about sanitation and storage practices and explain their role in pest control.
Recommend additional services based on inspection findings.
Record findings, treatments, and customer communications in PestPac.
Work with supervisors on sanitation and pest elimination matters.
Collaborate with sales to resolve client service and pricing problems.
Work with quality control on training or pest problems when needed.
Perform route work, callbacks, and new account starts; complete scheduled work and adapt to schedule changes.
Respond promptly to client complaints after notification.
Work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends and evenings, to meet client expectations.
Follow safety procedures for application and reentry.
Keep the service vehicle clean, organized, and professional, follow applicable regulations, and maintain an appropriate inventory of tools, equipment, and materials.
Attend monthly branch training meetings.
Use OSHA-mandated personal protective and respiratory equipment.
Assist coworkers as needed.
Complete company orientation and training, any required state certification or licensing process, and additional training assigned by a supervisor or Human Resources.