Pest Technician

Job Overview

This role involves performing pest management services for residential customers. Duties include inspecting properties, applying pesticides and traps, advising customers on prevention, maintaining equipment, and meeting local, state, and federal regulations.

• Conduct thorough inspections of client properties to identify signs of pest infestations, damage, and entry points.
• Apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, while adhering to safety standards.
• Educate customers on pest prevention methods and the importance of maintaining a pest‑free environment.
• Build relationships with customers, schedule and confirm appointments, assist with current‑customer sales, and expand new‑customer accounts.
• Ensure that all pest control equipment is properly maintained, stocked, and in good working condition.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations regarding pest control products and safety protocols.
• Drive and safely operate the company‑provided service vehicle.

• Work in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, and narrow aisles.
• Work around animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals.
• Handle mechanical, electrical, and hazardous conditions safely.
• Work both indoors and outdoors in local weather conditions using company‑provided weather gear.
• Perform frequent movement, including sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using ladders, scaffolding, and poles.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as an OSHA‑compliant respirator.

• Clean‑shaven face for safety reasons (required for rebreathers).
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent education/experience combination.
• Valid driver’s license from the state of residence.
• Licenses/certificates required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by the company).
• Availability to work Monday‑Friday and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to learn and become knowledgeable in all areas of pest control.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills for following product label instructions.
• Customer‑facing experience preferred.

Base Pay Range: $18.00 – $25.00 per hour. Pay may vary based on location, skills, education, and experience. Total earnings may be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment.

• Benefits start on Day1 for full‑time colleagues.
• Health benefits:
  
  medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company‑matching contributions.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick days, company holidays, and floating holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for full‑time colleagues.
• Training and development programs.

This company is a drug‑free workplace and complies with all federal, state, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to administer a lie‑detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.