Pest Control Technician-American Pest Control

Work Local. Earn Well. Make an Impact.

Start From Home Full-Time Year-Round Employment

Are you tired of sitting behind a desk, working under constant supervision, or spending hours commuting every day?

Imagine starting your morning from home, driving a company vehicle through your own community, helping local families and businesses solve real problems, and building a career where your effort directly impacts your income.

As American Pest Control, a proud hometown brand of OPC Pest Services, grows across Central Illinois we're looking for motivated individuals who want the freedom to work independently while making a difference in the communities they serve. No pest control experience is necessary. We'll provide the training, tools, vehicle, and support you need to succeed.

We are hiring individuals who live within the following Illinois communities:

• Bloomington, IL
• Normal IL

Why this job is different

This isn't just another job.

As a Pest Control Technician, you'll become a trusted local professional who helps protect homes, families, businesses, schools, and other community spaces from pests that can threaten health and property. Every service visit gives customers peace of mind and helps make your community a safer, healthier place to live and work.

You'll have the independence to manage your route, build relationships with customers, and take pride in solving problems that matter.

What You'll Love

• Start and end your day from home
• Take-home company vehicle provided for work purposes--route is located in Lincoln, Illinois
• Work independently with minimal supervision after training
• Serve customers in your local community
• Build lasting relationships with homeowners and business owners
• Stay active and outdoors instead of sitting behind a desk
• Earn more through uncapped commissions
• Full-time, year-round work
• Make a real difference for the people you serve

What You Can Earn

Paid training starting at $25 per hour

Transition to 22% commission on completed services, PTO and holidays paid at $25 hour

Opportunity to earn $60,000 to $80,000+ annually

Uncapped monthly sales commissions

The more initiative you take to grow your route, the more you will earn

Outstanding Benefits

We believe hard-working professionals deserve great benefits. Check out our options at

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits
• 4.5% company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 6 paid holidays and up to 15 paid days off in your first year
• Ongoing training, education, and career development opportunities

Responsibilities What You'll Do

• Perform pest management services for residential and commercial customers
• Inspect properties and recommend solutions
• Build strong customer relationships based on trust and professionalism
• Manage your route efficiently and independently
• Identify opportunities to better serve your customers
• Maintain service documentation and reports
• Work closely with office staff to ensure excellent customer service

No two days are exactly alike. You'll spend your time solving problems, helping people, and making a visible impact throughout your service area.

Who Thrives at American Pest and OPC?

This opportunity is perfect for someone who:

• Enjoys working independently
• Takes pride in helping others
• Likes being active and working outdoors
• Has strong communication skills
• Wants a career with growth potential
• Is dependable, self-motivated, and goal-oriented
• Wants to be known as the local expert customers can trust

About American Pest and OPC Pest Services

Celebrating 75 years of employing Illinois' hometown pest service professionals, American Pest Control is well-known in the area for fast, dependable service. In July 2025 American joined the OPC family of brands. Founded in Louisville, Kentucky in 1972 OPC Pest Services has grown into one of the fastest-growing companies in the Rollins Family of Brands. While we continue to expand, we've never lost sight of what matters most: delivering exceptional service and building strong relationships within the communities we serve.

Ready

to Build a Career Close to Home?

If you're looking for a career that offers independence, strong earning potential, meaningful work, and the opportunity to make a difference in your community, we want to hear from you.

Our Core Values

Be a P.E.S.T.

Professional . . . Do your best to be the best

Ethical . . . Do the right thing

Selfless . . . Do more for others

Teamwork . . . Do it for you, me & American OPC

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