Commercial Pest Technician
$41,600–$54,080 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States or Cicero, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Conduct thorough inspections of client properties to identify signs of pest infestations, damage, and entry points, then apply approved pest control products including chemicals, baits, and traps to eliminate pests while adhering to safety standards. Educate customers on pest prevention methods and maintain proper equipment by ensuring all pest control tools are stocked and in good working condition. Build relationships with clients, schedule and confirm appointments, and assist with sales to current customers and new prospects. Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle while working in tight, confined spaces such as basements and attics. Wear personal protective equipment like OSHA-compliant respirators and perform tasks inside and outside in local climates. Available Monday through Friday and Saturdays as needed, with base pay ranging from $20.00 to $26.00 hourly.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license from state of residence
- Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed
- Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to present information in both internal and external settings
- Basic math skills — add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to follow instructions for mixing on product labels
- Clean shaven face
- Ability to work both inside and outside in local climate
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator
- Ability to work in tight, confined spaces such as basements, attics, crawl spaces, narrow aisles, or passageways
- Ability to work around animals, insects and termites
- Ability to work around mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding
- Ability to handle fumes, dust, and chemicals safely
- Ability to regularly sit, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
- Ability to climb up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
- Ability to drive and safely operate a company provided service vehicle
Desired Qualifications
- Customer-facing experience
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