Pest Control Technician

Overview

Join Pest Co as a Pest Control Technician and help keep homes and businesses safe from pests. This full‑time role is based in Orland Park and West Chicago, IL, and offers a base hourly wage plus commissions. The position requires a short Pest Co Assessment before the application is considered.

$36,000.00/yr – $60,000.00/yr

Office Location: Orland Park / West Chicago, IL
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Occasional Saturdays)

Compensation: Base Hourly + Commissions
Key Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of a pest control route and apply pesticides to structures according to schedule, safety procedures, and label instructions.
• Follow a daily schedule and arrive on time at each customer’s home. A company vehicle is provided.
• Discuss the scope of service with the customer and assist in sales.
• Utilize in‑house training to determine the most efficient pest solution for each customer’s needs.
• Use all safety equipment as instructed and maintain professional appearance and equipment in working order.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for customers by implementing the most efficient solution for each customer’s individual needs.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong customer service presentation skills.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs and kneel, bend, and kneel as necessary for a job.
• Strong attention to detail, accurate record‑keeping, and self‑motivated, results‑driven.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Pest Control experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos, write simple correspondence, and effectively present information to customers, clients, and other employees.

Pest Co offers comprehensive benefit plans, professional development opportunities, and a culture that values growth, safety, and customer service.

• Use of company vehicle upon route assignment.
• Company‑provided cellphone, devices, or reimbursement.
• Company‑provided uniform, red‑wing boot and safety boot reimbursement program.
• Overtime, commissions, and bonuses (for applicable roles).
• Paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company‑provided life insurance.
• 401(k) – Employer match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Automatic employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dependent‑care FSA.
• Voluntary life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pest Co discounts program (included child care, event tickets, and thousands of discounts).
• Educational resources and training provided on‑the‑job.

• Paid training / hands‑on training – No experience required!
• Opportunities to expand licenses and extensive training modules.
• Internal opportunities for growth with 13 business units across the United States.

Please copy and paste the link below into a web browser and complete the short assessment.

Assessment Link:

Pest Co provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.