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Pest Control Technician

Job in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20883, USA
Listing for: The Terminix International Company Limited Partnership
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-03
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Pest Control, Field/Service Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 17 - 20 USD Hourly USD 17.00 20.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Benefits start on Day 1 for Full‑Time colleagues with no waiting period.

Overview

The Pest Control Technician carries out residential pest management, including inspections, treatment applications, and customer education.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct thorough inspections of client properties to identify pest activity, damage, and entry points.
  • Apply approved pest control products—chemicals, baits, and traps—while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.
  • Educate customers on prevention methods and maintain a pest‑free environment.
  • Provide advice to reduce future infestation risks.
  • Build relationships with customers, schedule and confirm appointments, and assist with sales to existing and new clients.
  • Maintain and ensure all equipment is stocked, functional, and in good repair.
Essential Job Functions
  • Work in confined spaces such as basements, attics, and crawl spaces.
  • Operate around animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, and scaffolding.
  • Handle fumes, dust, and chemicals safely, including wearing OSHA‑compliant respirators.
  • Work both indoors and outdoors in locally appropriate weather gear.
  • Handle physical tasks such as sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and moving up and down stairs, ladders, and poles.
Qualifications
  • Clean shaven face for safe respirator use.
  • High‑school diploma, GED, related experience, and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid driver’s license from state of residence.
  • Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by the employer).
  • Availability Monday to Friday and weekends as needed.
  • Open to learning all areas of pest control.
  • Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
  • Basic math skills and ability to follow product label instructions for mixing.
  • Customer‑facing experience preferred.
Compensation

Base Pay Range: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour (varying by geography, skills, education, and experience). Total earnings may also be affected by overtime, incentives, commissions, performance, and route assignment.

Benefits
  • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Vacation, sick days, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
  • Work‑life balance and flexibility.
  • Professional and personal growth opportunities.
  • Tuition reimbursement for full‑time employees.
EEO & Workplace Policies

The company is a drug‑free workplace and complies with all federal, state, and local laws related to employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. The employer does not use lie detector tests as a condition of employment in Massachusetts. All employees receive equal opportunity and are protected under anti‑discrimination laws.

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