Pest Control Technician

Pest Control Technician

Western Pest Services is a premier provider of pest control solutions. Established in 1928, we have a legacy of excellence and the stability of an industry leader. We are currently seeking a Pest Control Technician in the Allentown, PA area.

Western Offers:

• Competitive Compensation!
• Comprehensive benefit package: medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, stock purchase, tuition reimbursement, and more!
• Paid Time Off (Holiday/Vacation/Sick)
• Award-winning Company Paid Training!
• Company Vehicle & Gas Card
• Company pays for your State Pesticide License
• Smartphone, Equipment, etc.
• Opportunities for growth, development, and advancement through an actual growth
• Awards and recognition

Responsibilities:

If you are a positive professional who enjoys making personal connections with your customers, independence, having fun, and keeping homeowners and businesses in our area safe and healthy, then this is the job for you.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Complete our industry-leading, company paid two-month training
• Help either/both residential or commercial customers with their pest control issues
• Survey attics, crawlspaces, and the interiors and exteriors of homes or businesses in our area
• Inspect property for wildlife and rodent damage and perform light carpentry work related to animal exclusion
• Set baits and live traps to capture wildlife and removal of wildlife
• Must be comfortable utilizing large ladders and lifts (up to 40- 60 feet)
• Inspect, maintain, and utilize Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) properly
• Perform air sealing and install blown-in cellulose, fiberglass, and spray foam insulation systems
• Conduct blower door tests and install proper equipment to ensure attics/garages/roofs are airtight

Qualifications:

What We're Looking For:

• Someone with a positive attitude who enjoys independence, building relationships, having fun, and keeping your community safe and healthy
• You relate well to all kinds of people, and you will treat them with dignity and respect
• You can explain things easily in ways that people can understand, and you are always putting the customer first
• You are also someone that cares about their community, and you want to work for a company that does, too

Requirements:

• High School/GED or better
• Valid Driver's license
• Must be 18 years of age
• We will consider for employment all qualified candidates in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws

Physical Demands / Working Environment:

• Safely use a ladder or lift within the manufacturer's weight capacity
• Lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, roof tops, etc.
• Comfortable utilizing carpentry tools
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions

Salary Range: $19.00 - $30.00 per hour

Western Pest Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities