Pest Technician
On-siteKnoxville, Tennessee, United States
Knoxville, Tennessee, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeHigh School Or EquivalentLarge
Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentLarge
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. Schedule and confirm appointments, drive a service vehicle, and build relationships to expand product sales. Work inside and outside in tight spaces, climbing ladders and operating in confined areas while wearing PPE. Available Monday through Friday and weekends as needed.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license from state of residence
- Clean shaven face
- 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 handle fumes, dust, and chemicals safely
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), like an OSHA-compliant respirator
- Ability to regularly sit, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up and down stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles
- Ability to drive and safely operate a company provided service vehicle
Desired Qualifications
- Related experience and/or training
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Customer-facing experience
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