Commercial Pest Technician

Jobtailor; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Lexington, KY is seeking a Pest Control Technician to conduct thorough inspections, apply approved pest control products, and educate customers on prevention methods. You will build relationships, schedule visits, and assist with sales to expand service offerings.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, adherence to safety regs, and the ability to work in varying conditions while operating company vehicles. Prior customer-facing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license as required by state.
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal/state/local regulations.
• Available to work Monday–Friday and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to learn across all pest control areas.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly inspect client properties to identify pest infestations, damage, and entry points.
• Apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps.
• Educate customers on pest prevention methods and reducing future infestation risks.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Schedule and confirm appointments with clients.
• Assist with sales to current customers and expand products to new customers.
• Maintain and service pest control equipment and vehicles.
• Follow local, state, and federal pest control and safety regulations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer-facing experience

Open to learning

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pest control equipment

Service vehicle operation

Job description

• Conduct thorough inspections of client properties to identify pest infestations, damage, and entry points
• Apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps
• Educate customers on pest prevention methods and reducing future infestation risks
• Build customer relationships
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Assist with sales to current customers and expand products to new customers
• Maintain, stock, and ensure proper working condition of pest control equipment
• Comply with local, state, and federal pest control and safety regulations
• Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle
• Perform pest management services for residential customers

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid driver's license from state of residence
• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations
• Available to work Monday-Friday and weekends as needed
• Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in all areas of pest control
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Basic math skills sufficient to follow product-label mixing instructions
• Clean-shaven face for respirator safety
• Customer-facing experience preferred
• Ability to work in tight, confined spaces
• Ability to work around animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals
• Ability to work inside and outside in the local climate
• Ability to perform physical activities including sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and stair/ladder/scaffolding/pole use
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator
• Ability to safely operate a company-provided service vehicle

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in pest management services, including thorough inspections, application of pest control products, and compliance with safety regulations. Strong customer relationship skills and effective communication are essential for educating clients on pest prevention and expanding service offerings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Pest Management Services
• Customer Relationship Building
• Pest Control Product Application
• Valid Driver's License
• Compliance with Safety Regulations

Hard Skills

• Pest Control Inspections
• Chemical Application
• Bait and Trap Usage
• Basic Math Skills
• Product-Label Mixing Instructions

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication Skills
• Customer-Facing Experience
• Open to Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

• Pest Control Licenses/Certificates

Industry Keywords

• Pest Infestation
• Safety Regulations
• Residential Pest Management
• Personal Protective Equipment
• OSHA Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Pest Control Equipment
• Service Vehicle