Pest Control Technician

Job Description

Job Description

What is expected of you:

• Establish effective working relationships with a variety of customers and partner with them on best practices to identify and solve pest problems.

• Use handheld computerized equipment to manage service and document structural, sanitation and pest issues.

• This position is classified as heavy work

Position Details:

• Candidate must reside in: Tampa, or surrounding area

• Route territory will include: Tampa, and surrounding area

• Work week and shift: Mon-Sat - (7 am – 5:30 pm).

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Two years work or military experience

• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable motor vehicle record, and drive and maintain a company vehicle and equipment in clean and proper operating condition

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Willingness to be on-call during off work hours and weekends as necessary

• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role Physical Demands:

• Must have the ability to Lift/Push/Pull/Carry up to 50 pounds (25 kilograms) chest high.

• Must be able to access and be comfortable with working in a variety of conditions to include confined spaces damp and/or dusty locations, freezing conditions and hot conditions. And long drives to accounts.

 
• Must be able to physically perform the essential duties of the position which include lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, use hands to finger, balancing, walking, standing, talk and hear.

• Must be capable of wearing a respirator

 
• Possess or able to obtain required pest certification and/or business licensing pursuant to country or state/local law

 
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screen and physical exam upon request.

 

• Driving long distances to cover jobs or quotes added to your routes

 

• Daily cleaning of vehicles and weekly washing and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities: 

• Inspect the interior and exterior of buildings and the surrounding environment for any signs of infestation
• Determine the types of pests and best possible treatment options
• Measure the size of the areas to be treated
• Create and present bids with the estimated cost of services
• Implement various pest control methods to treat the areas
• Safely apply pesticides 

Qualifications : 

• Previous experience as a Pest Control Technician or in a similar position
• High school diploma/GED preferred
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job, including standing for extended periods, crawling in small spaces, and lifting heavy objects
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety protocols when dealing with potentially hazardous materials
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to maintain detailed records of payment and chemicals used