Pest Control Technician - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus For Licensed Techs
$41,600–$47,840 year
On-siteNew Jersey, United States or Edison, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Conduct thorough inspections of residential properties to identify pest infestations, entry points, and damage. Apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, while adhering to safety standards and regulations. Educate customers on prevention methods and maintain company equipment and service vehicles. Work in tight, confined spaces such as basements and attics, often requiring climbing, crawling, and balancing. Wear personal protective equipment and operate in various weather conditions using company gear. Schedule and confirm appointments, build customer relationships, and assist with sales to current and new clients. Available Monday through Friday and weekends as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Clean shaven face
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license from state of residence
- Available to work Monday-Friday and weekends as needed
- Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
- Basic math skills
- Ability to work both inside and outside in local climate
- 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 work around fumes, dust, and chemicals
- 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 wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator
- Ability to adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations regarding pest control products and safety protocols
- Ability to drive and safely operate a company provided service vehicle
- Ability to apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, to effectively eliminate pests while adhering to safety standards
- Ability to conduct thorough inspections of client properties to identify signs of pest infestations, damage, and entry points
- Ability to provide advice on how to reduce the risk of future infestations
- Ability to build relationships with customers, schedule and confirm their appointments
- Ability to help with sales to current customers and expand product to new customers
- Ability to ensure that all pest control equipment is properly maintained, stocked, and in good working condition
- Ability to communicate with clients about pest control solutions
- Ability to follow instructions for mixing on product labels
- Ability to be trained on how to handle conditions safely involving mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals
Desired Qualifications
- Customer-facing experience
- Related experience and/or training
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
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