Pest technician job description
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Pest technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in pest technician job postings.
Sample pest technician requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Pest control experience
Sample required pest technician soft skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
Pest technician job description example 1
The Mosquito Authority pest technician job description
- Work with our training team to acquire the skills and knowledge for licensing.
- Operate a backpack blower (up to 60 pounds) inout.
- Responds to basic customer inquiries and requests and notifies owner(s) of complaints or issues to ensure timely resolution. Complete job documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain a clean company vehicle and operate vehicle safely and legally.
Requirements:
- High School diploma/ GED preferred
- Valid Driver’s license and insurance
- Job requires full range of physical motion and mobility
- Extended hours and weekends for overtime opportunities possible during peak periods
Perks:
- Paid training
- Competitive compensation
- Additional performance-based compensation opportunities
- Healthy approach to work/life balance
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By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a location that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Mosquito Authority Corporate. I acknowledge that each independent Mosquito Authority franchisee hires and determines the terms and conditions of employment for its own employees. Any employment benefits, compensation and employment practices vary by location. Mosquito Authority Corporate is NOT the employer and/or joint employer for: (i) any of the job opportunities listed on this website; (ii) any of the independent franchisees; and, (iii) any of the employees of the independent franchisees.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Mosquito Authority Corporate.
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Pest technician job description example 2
Stetson University pest technician job description
Prevent pests from entering campus facilities utilizing an integrated pest management approach. Treat campus landscape material on a timely basis to assure the health of plants, trees, shrubs, and turf, control pests that can damage plant material, trees, and turf, and control weeds in campus landscapes and hardscapes. Supervisor and provide proper training in techniques and safe application with Technician for Integrated Pest Control and Landscape care. Develop scopes of work to assure compliance with contracted services. Communicate effectively to campus constituents when addressing service needs and requests for information.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Assure integrated pest management program for interior and exterior is maintained by Technician for Integrated Pest Management & outside contractors.
+ Supervise and provide training, to Technician Integrated Pest Management and Landscape Care.
+ Provide effective pest prevention and elimination service for all campus facilities and landscapes including athletic playing fields and Bermuda turf.
+ Maintain records/logs of service schedules and products used on campus.
+ Serve as a liaison for Facilities Management with the campus community, contractors and public entities.
+ Manage inventory utilizing just-in-time purchasing techniques, adhere to university purchasing policies and operate within established budgets.
+ Develop p schedule for equipment maintenance and assure schedule is adhered to and equipment is properly maintained. Communicate annual equipment needs by December 31 st of each year for the next fiscal year.
+ Assure the use of safe working practices and use of personal protection devices.
+ Implement best practices for pest prevention, pest elimination and lawn, shrubs and tree care as prescribed by IFAS.
+ Conduct routine inspections of campus facilities and landscape to monitor the effectiveness of pest prevention and assure health of plants, trees and turf. Address issues as required.
+ Maintain required certifications, as listed below, and knowledge of nation, state and local codes effecting pest prevention and care of landscape.
+ Complete necessary applications to Bermuda turf areas as directed by Manager of Grounds.
+ Performs other site and position specific functions as assigned
Minimum Education: High School diploma/GED
Required Skills
+ The ability to supervise and train Technician for Integrated Pest Management and Landscape
+ The ability to manage and maintain inventory to ensure the purchasing of equipment on time, adhere to university purchasing policy and within the budget
+ Maintain required certifications and knowledge of nation, state and local code affecting pest prevention and care of landscape
Required Experience
+ Five Years Experience
+ Valid Florida Driver's License
+ Public Applicator's License for Ornamental and Turf
+ Public Applicator's License for Right of Way
+ Limited Structural Applicator's License
+ Limited lawn and Ornamental License
Salary Grade: 5
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Assure integrated pest management program for interior and exterior is maintained by Technician for Integrated Pest Management & outside contractors.
+ Supervise and provide training, to Technician Integrated Pest Management and Landscape Care.
+ Provide effective pest prevention and elimination service for all campus facilities and landscapes including athletic playing fields and Bermuda turf.
+ Maintain records/logs of service schedules and products used on campus.
+ Serve as a liaison for Facilities Management with the campus community, contractors and public entities.
+ Manage inventory utilizing just-in-time purchasing techniques, adhere to university purchasing policies and operate within established budgets.
+ Develop p schedule for equipment maintenance and assure schedule is adhered to and equipment is properly maintained. Communicate annual equipment needs by December 31 st of each year for the next fiscal year.
+ Assure the use of safe working practices and use of personal protection devices.
+ Implement best practices for pest prevention, pest elimination and lawn, shrubs and tree care as prescribed by IFAS.
+ Conduct routine inspections of campus facilities and landscape to monitor the effectiveness of pest prevention and assure health of plants, trees and turf. Address issues as required.
+ Maintain required certifications, as listed below, and knowledge of nation, state and local codes effecting pest prevention and care of landscape.
+ Complete necessary applications to Bermuda turf areas as directed by Manager of Grounds.
+ Performs other site and position specific functions as assigned
Minimum Education: High School diploma/GED
Required Skills
+ The ability to supervise and train Technician for Integrated Pest Management and Landscape
+ The ability to manage and maintain inventory to ensure the purchasing of equipment on time, adhere to university purchasing policy and within the budget
+ Maintain required certifications and knowledge of nation, state and local code affecting pest prevention and care of landscape
Required Experience
+ Five Years Experience
+ Valid Florida Driver's License
+ Public Applicator's License for Ornamental and Turf
+ Public Applicator's License for Right of Way
+ Limited Structural Applicator's License
+ Limited lawn and Ornamental License
Salary Grade: 5
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Pest technician job description example 3
Terminix pest technician job description
Creepy crawlies and contented customers. Intrigued?
You might be just who we're looking for.
Busting bugs has its benefits. Company-provided truck, gas, and phone. Benefits including a 401(k) with a company match. Annual earning potential of $75,000 or more within five years. But it's more than that. It's serving with a smile. It's having your teammates' backs. It's going above and beyond and making a difference. We step in and step up when people have problems they can't fix, and they need the pros. We crush their pest problems and lift their spirits.
Back to you. Are you a hard worker? Can you follow direction, adapt to change, and solve problems? Are you organized, friendly, and motivated to succeed? That's a great place to start.
As a Pest Control Technician, here's what you can expect
* You won't be tied to a desk. You'll be out and about - mobile, independent, and growing your career with a clear view of next steps. You'll be the face of Terminix to your local community (with the backing of a national brand), and your clients will count on you to protect their businesses, their homes, and their families.
* When you first join Terminix Nation, you'll spend a number of weeks completing our world-class training that will introduce you to our consistent and proven approach, build your technical skills, and give you the confidence to do your job well and make customers happy. We call it the Terminix Way. Once you've got that and some required licenses and certificates under your belt, you'll take the lead with your own customers.
* You'll get rewarded with competitive pay and robust benefits to cover you and your family. As a teammate, you will be eligible for a 401(k) with company match, company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a generous student loan repayment program. You put in the work, and you'll reap the rewards.
* You'll be part of a community - bonus points if you're already a leader in yours. Our bonds are strong at Terminix Nation and the relationships we develop in the communities we serve are unparalleled. Our teammates give back through volunteering, donations, scholarships, and more.
* You'll be onboarded and trained by the best of 'em. You'll get paid to get licensed, something you'll have for a lifetime. You'll know how to bust bugs at home, too.
What your days will look like
* Roll up your sleeves and get ready to learn how we take care of customers. You'll become an expert in applying our company products so they're safe and effective.
* Are you a good driver? As a technician, your office is the cab of your Terminix truck. You'll use it on calls and take it home, too. Same goes for your Terminix phone. We trust our technicians.
* You'll be responsible for building relationships with customers, scheduling and confirming their appointments, helping with sales to current customers, and expanding our product to new customers.
* Does technology scare you? That's okay. We provide training and support to ensure you're comfortable using state-of-the-art tools. You'll also need to have strong communication skills so that you can email, text, call, talk, and write effectively. Oh, and sometimes there's paperwork.
* There's an opportunity to grow into a role you're passionate about and fits your skillset - whether that's management, a move to sales, or another opportunity at Terminix.
Some non-negotiables
There are some things you'll just need to have or know to join Terminix Nation as a Pest Control Technician.
* High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information in both internal and external settings.
* Some basic math skills - add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. You'll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
* With the help of Terminix (and with the company footing the bill), you'll need to maintain the licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations. And you'll need a valid driver's license.
Straight talk about the physical demands of our work
We're not going to sugarcoat it. The essential functions of this job have some physical demands (of course, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Here's what we mean:
* You've got to be able to move up to 10 lbs. regularly and 11-20 lbs. frequently, whether that's lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects.
* You'll move around a lot - regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. You'll go up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles. And you'll need to keep your balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces. (You'll definitely get your steps in.)
* You must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean.
* The vision to perform detail-oriented activities at distances close to the eyes or within arm's reach.
* Sometimes you'll need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator, and you'll need to be okay with regularly working in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways (you know, where critters live).
Work conditions
Pests don't always live in nice places - and that's where we do our work. But don't worry - we'll prepare you with all you need to do the work as safely and as comfortably as possible.
* You'll need to be able to work both inside and outside in your local climate in company-provided weather gear.
* You'll sometimes be working around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals, and we'll train you how to handle all of these conditions safely.
* This is kind of a no-brainer - you'll be around animals and insects.
* And you'll have to be okay with working in tight, confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways - like you might find in crawl spaces. We work where the critters live.
To join Terminix Nation, you'll need to meet state and federal regulations and company safety requirements.
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You might be just who we're looking for.
Busting bugs has its benefits. Company-provided truck, gas, and phone. Benefits including a 401(k) with a company match. Annual earning potential of $75,000 or more within five years. But it's more than that. It's serving with a smile. It's having your teammates' backs. It's going above and beyond and making a difference. We step in and step up when people have problems they can't fix, and they need the pros. We crush their pest problems and lift their spirits.
Back to you. Are you a hard worker? Can you follow direction, adapt to change, and solve problems? Are you organized, friendly, and motivated to succeed? That's a great place to start.
As a Pest Control Technician, here's what you can expect
* You won't be tied to a desk. You'll be out and about - mobile, independent, and growing your career with a clear view of next steps. You'll be the face of Terminix to your local community (with the backing of a national brand), and your clients will count on you to protect their businesses, their homes, and their families.
* When you first join Terminix Nation, you'll spend a number of weeks completing our world-class training that will introduce you to our consistent and proven approach, build your technical skills, and give you the confidence to do your job well and make customers happy. We call it the Terminix Way. Once you've got that and some required licenses and certificates under your belt, you'll take the lead with your own customers.
* You'll get rewarded with competitive pay and robust benefits to cover you and your family. As a teammate, you will be eligible for a 401(k) with company match, company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a generous student loan repayment program. You put in the work, and you'll reap the rewards.
* You'll be part of a community - bonus points if you're already a leader in yours. Our bonds are strong at Terminix Nation and the relationships we develop in the communities we serve are unparalleled. Our teammates give back through volunteering, donations, scholarships, and more.
* You'll be onboarded and trained by the best of 'em. You'll get paid to get licensed, something you'll have for a lifetime. You'll know how to bust bugs at home, too.
What your days will look like
* Roll up your sleeves and get ready to learn how we take care of customers. You'll become an expert in applying our company products so they're safe and effective.
* Are you a good driver? As a technician, your office is the cab of your Terminix truck. You'll use it on calls and take it home, too. Same goes for your Terminix phone. We trust our technicians.
* You'll be responsible for building relationships with customers, scheduling and confirming their appointments, helping with sales to current customers, and expanding our product to new customers.
* Does technology scare you? That's okay. We provide training and support to ensure you're comfortable using state-of-the-art tools. You'll also need to have strong communication skills so that you can email, text, call, talk, and write effectively. Oh, and sometimes there's paperwork.
* There's an opportunity to grow into a role you're passionate about and fits your skillset - whether that's management, a move to sales, or another opportunity at Terminix.
Some non-negotiables
There are some things you'll just need to have or know to join Terminix Nation as a Pest Control Technician.
* High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information in both internal and external settings.
* Some basic math skills - add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. You'll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
* With the help of Terminix (and with the company footing the bill), you'll need to maintain the licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations. And you'll need a valid driver's license.
Straight talk about the physical demands of our work
We're not going to sugarcoat it. The essential functions of this job have some physical demands (of course, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Here's what we mean:
* You've got to be able to move up to 10 lbs. regularly and 11-20 lbs. frequently, whether that's lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise repositioning objects.
* You'll move around a lot - regularly sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. You'll go up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles. And you'll need to keep your balance when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces. (You'll definitely get your steps in.)
* You must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and make sure it and all other equipment is kept clean.
* The vision to perform detail-oriented activities at distances close to the eyes or within arm's reach.
* Sometimes you'll need to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator, and you'll need to be okay with regularly working in confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways (you know, where critters live).
Work conditions
Pests don't always live in nice places - and that's where we do our work. But don't worry - we'll prepare you with all you need to do the work as safely and as comfortably as possible.
* You'll need to be able to work both inside and outside in your local climate in company-provided weather gear.
* You'll sometimes be working around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals, and we'll train you how to handle all of these conditions safely.
* This is kind of a no-brainer - you'll be around animals and insects.
* And you'll have to be okay with working in tight, confined spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways - like you might find in crawl spaces. We work where the critters live.
To join Terminix Nation, you'll need to meet state and federal regulations and company safety requirements.
#ZA
#TW1
Terminix companies are proud to be Affirmative Action (AA) and Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE) inclusive of veterans and those with disabilities.
California residents click here to review your privacy rights. tinyurl.com/CANotice2023
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024