Pest Control Technician

Company Overview

Since 1888, Smithereen has been an industry leader in providing unmatched pest control service while also serving as an amazing place to work. Smithereen is always seeking team members that share our core values of leadership, honesty, respect, success, and, most importantly, passion. We are a 4th‑generation family‑owned business committed to our employees and the communities we serve, engaging in volunteer initiatives such as S.E.L.E.C.T (Smithereen Environment Life Education Community Teamwork) and offering employees up to three extra vacation days for volunteer work.

Smithereen supports education through our scholarship program with the Jennings Education Foundation, which provides funds for staff, spouses, partners, and children to cover educational supplies and tuition. Many company outing activities, holiday parties, boat cruises, sporting events, picnics, and bowling nights are available for employees and their families.

• Removal and prevention of nuisance wildlife from man‑made structures and surrounding areas, including inspections, setting traps, capturing animals, euthanizing when necessary, and installing preventive materials.
• Daily activities: set up service route, communicate with customers, sell services, complete service work, and check in at the office.

• Operate a motor vehicle – must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Previous wildlife technician experience preferred.
• Pass the IDNR state certification exam (80%) for nuisance wildlife control.
• Enter and exit structures, crawl spaces, attics; climb over and on top of structures; ascend and descend stairs/ladders; walk on roofs, and wade in water.
• Read, write reports, and comprehend pesticide labels and training materials printed in English.
• Utilize OSHA‑mandated personal protective equipment.
• Visually inspect for wildlife activity in, on, and around structures, determine species present, identify active and potential points of entry, and install preventive solutions.
• Use basic tools and inspection equipment, including a power drill, hammer, staple gun, screwdriver, pry bar, mirror, flashlight, saw, tin snips, wire cutters, pliers, and socket set.
• Tolerate a variety of environmental conditions, seasonal weather, damp, dusty, and poorly lit areas.
• Lift, carry by hand, and extend ladders up to 40 feet in height (approximately 75 pounds) multiple times each day; lift traps containing animals (weighing about 30 lbs) multiple times each day; and lift own body weight to access attics and some rooftops.
• Clearly communicate service and sales information to customers multiple times each day.
• Capture animals using traps, capture poles, nets, or by hand.

Smithereen provides a fully paid and comprehensive training program.

• Health/Dental/Vision plan for individuals or family coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company funding.
• 401‑K with dollar‑for‑dollar company match.
• Profit‑sharing bonus opportunities.
• 2 weeks paid vacation.
• 5 paid personal days.
• 7+ paid holidays off.
• Company vehicle (to take home) and gas card for field workers.
• Company‑paid life insurance policy.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Jennings Education Foundation support for educational supplies and tuition.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Three paid community days after volunteering at company‑selected events.
• Company outings—holiday parties, picnics, bowling, and more! Families welcome to attend.
• Fun and relaxed work environment with a great group of people.

Smithereen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes diversity through a culture of inclusion and opportunity. We actively seek transitioning military personnel and veterans. We are a drug‑free environment.