Universal Pest Control Technician - POMPANO

NOZZLE NOLEN INC•Pompano Beach, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Nozzle Nolen is hiring a Universal Pest Control Technician for its Pompano Beach office. The company is family-owned and has served South Florida since 1951. The technician identifies pest problems and their sources, selects and applies products or manual solutions, and advises customers about treatments and sanitation. The role covers pest control, termite, and lawn control work and may involve working indoors, outdoors, on roofs, and in attics. It is a busy, active, hands-on position supporting branch operations, with work that can change throughout the day. The technician is expected to work independently, adapt to changing needs, and assist coworkers as needed. The role includes route work, callbacks, and new account starts; customer communication and service documentation; and maintaining a safe, organized service vehicle with appropriate tools, equipment, and materials. The technician must complete company orientation and training and may need to obtain state certification or licensing after on-the-job training.

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 pesticides 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 and ability to tolerate varied environmental conditions, seasonal weather, damp locations, and dusty locations.
Satisfactory completion of Nozzle Nolen orientation and training.
May be required to complete state certification or licensing after on-the-job training.
Completion of additional training identified by a supervisor or Human Resources.

Nice To Haves

Previous pest control and/or lawn care technician experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Inspect customer premises for pests, pest harborage, and entry points, including rodents, termites, snakes, wasps, ants, spiders, mosquitoes, and bed bugs.
Identify, select, mix, and apply products or manual solutions to eliminate pests.
Set traps and place baits, and remove dead rodents or captured live animals.
Educate customers on proper sanitation and storage practices and recommend additional services based on inspection findings.
Record findings, treatments performed, and customer communications in PestPac.
Work with supervisors on sanitation and pest elimination matters.
Collaborate with the sales department to resolve service and pricing problems with clients.
Work with the quality control department on training or pest-problem resolution when needed.
Perform route work, callbacks, and new account starts; complete assigned work and respond to schedule changes.
Respond to client complaints as quickly as possible after notification.
Work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends and evenings, to meet client expectations.
Follow safety procedures for pesticide application and reentry.
Keep the service vehicle clean, professional, organized, and compliant with regulations; 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.