Pest Control Technician

Job Summary

Pest control technicians help customers identify and get rid of various pests. The pest control technician’s responsibilities include inspecting customers’ premises, advising customers on possible treatment options.  Technician will identify, select, mix, and apply appropriate solutions or trap to get rid of pests. 

Job Duties

• Determines the kind of treatment required to eliminate a particular type of pest.
• Advises customers on the kind of treatment required to eliminate identified pests.
• Inspects customers’ premises to identify pest problems.
• Fills out all necessary paperwork upon completion of each job.
• Communicates with office staff in order to schedule services with customers.
• Applies suitable pesticides to infested areas by following the label instructions and complying with safety procedures.
• Responds to customers’ requests for various pest control services.
• Identifies opportunities to sell additional company services and products.
• Adjusts chemical mixtures according to the size of the infested areas.
• Distributes door hangers in residential/commercial areas
• Exercise daily time management
• Utilize appropriate protective gear and equipment during application
• Power spray chemicals onto surfaces
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Must care about customers
• Must have a great DMV record and valid driver’s license
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug test (includes Marijuana)
• Proven pest control experience, preferred
• Ability to work in all weather conditions

WHY YOU SHOULD WANT THIS JOB

 Our quality-focused visionary company has a 40+ year track record of increasing growth, opportunity and profits. We have a strong culture rooted in trust, integrity and professionalism. Pestmaster Services is ranked #47 (out of over 20,000 pest control companies) in the “Top 100” (Source: PCT Magazine). We are also recognized as the #2 Business providing Pest Control to the Federal Government. We are a nationwide leader in pest and vegetation control with a commitment to providing the most effective pest control service with earnest concern for our environment and safety. We are dedicated to Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

We provide competitive employee-focused benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision and other ancillary benefits
• Holiday and paid time off
• 401k match
• Company Vehicle
• Company Cell phone

WHO WILL SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE

The Ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver and enjoys physical and technical work with a dedication to superior customer service. In your new role, you will be working with government, commercial, and residential accounts. 

PESTMASTER SERVICES AND THRESHOLD BRANDS

Pestmaster Services is an independent franchise company that is part of Threshold Brands. Threshold Brands genuinely cares about its employees, franchisees, and customers. We believe in work-life balance, having fun on the job, and investing in our employees by providing challenging opportunities and tools to help franchise employees succeed.  

We help entrepreneurs achieve their lifelong dream of success through business ownership. As a multi-brand franchisor, we plan to deliver multiple home services through individually owned and operated franchisee throughout the United States and Canada.  We help our brands deliver superior customer service by providing a high touch National Contact Center, cutting-edge technology, fun and upbeat marketing and business coaching that adds real value.  

In a nutshell, our vision is to be a franchisee-friendly company, empowering entrepreneurs to deliver exceptional services to their communities. 

What are our roots? It all began in June 2020, when our flagship franchise, MaidPro, partnered with The Riverside Company (a private equity sponsor). Since then, we’ve been moving at a rapid speed growing both organically and through acquisitions. Today, we are 6 brands strong, supporting not only MaidPro but also Men in Kilts, USA Insulation, FlyFoe, Pestmaster and Plumbing and Heating Paramedics. Our strategy is to keep adding great-performing brands to our portfolio, so we’re not slowing down. We’re headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, but really, we’re all over the map, with more than 400+ franchise locations across North America.

Pestmaster’s vision is to provide the most effective pest management services possible while also remaining eco-friendly. We’ve taken charge of the once environmentally hazardous pest control industry, developing sustainable options to stop pests in their tracks and keep local homes, businesses, and facilities pest-free! Our core mission statement is "Pest Management with Environmentality.”

Pestmaster Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer