Licensed Pest Control Technician

Aptive Environmental, LLC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonuses

Incentive trip

Company iPhone

Company vehicle

Gas card

Paid training

Health, Dental, Vision

401K with employer match

Job summary

Aptive Environmental, LLC is hiring a Pest Control Technician to service customers in the Albany area. You will run a daily route, maintain gear, and document treatments while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.

The role includes applying pesticides, assisting customers with tailored solutions, and maintaining inventory. It reports locally and offers company vehicle use, benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current pesticide applicator license or certification for general pest control.
• A valid US driver’s license (3+ years) is required.
• Clean driving record (≤1 moving violation in the past year; ≤2 in past 4 years).
• Drug test and background check will be performed.

Responsibilities

• Running a daily route where you will be resolving customer pest concerns and issues
• Maintaining truck and equipment in proper working order
• Keeping accurate records of treatments provided
• Mixing, applying, and working with pesticides following state and federal laws
• Serve as the subject matter expert for your customers by implementing the most efficient and overall best pest solution for each customer's individual needs
• Maintain and service all route customers according to company standards and procedures
• Advise customers of potential problems
• Keep management informed of any problems encountered on service routes
• Maintain proper inventory of pesticides in usage
• Please note that you will be assigned a route in your local area
• Carry a product backpack that weighs approximately 50 lbs
• Work schedule includes every other Saturday

Job description

Location Zip Code: 12205 Job Family: Service Professional

We are seeking a hard-working, innovative, detail-oriented and creative team player to join our Aptive team! This is a full-time Pest Control Technician position located on the road in the area around Albany, NY. This position will report to our office in Colonie, NY once per week. The individual we are looking for is also someone that enjoys working in a team environment, and excels working at an individual level.

$20.00 - $23.00 an hour

• Uncapped customer upgrade and referral bonuses - this is unique to us, you’ve never had a bonus structure like this before!
• Annual incentive trip
• Company iPhone provided
• Save money from driving our vehicle

• Ability to make overtime
• Company vehicle provided which can be taken home nightly
• Company gas card provided
• Ability to work outside in your local area
• Paid training
• Group Health, Dental, and Vision plans
• Pet insurance, Life insurance, and EAP benefits
• 401K with employer match up to 4%
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Opportunity for advancement
• Upbeat and exciting company culture and much more!

Responsibilities include:

• Running a daily route where you will be resolving customer pest concerns and issues
• Maintaining truck and equipment in proper working order
• Keeping accurate records of treatments provided
• Mixing, applying, and working with pesticides following state and federal laws
• Serve as the subject matter expert for your customers by implementing the most efficient and overall best pest solution for each customer's individual needs
• Maintain and service all route customers according to company standards and procedures
• Advise customers of potential problems
• Keep management informed of any problems encountered on service routes
• Maintain proper inventory of pesticides in usage
• Please note that you will be assigned a route in your local area
• Carry a product backpack that weighs approximately 50 lbs
• Work schedule includes every other Saturday

Qualifications:

• Must hold a current pesticide applicator license or certification for general pest control in the state where you will work.
• A US driver’s license that has been valid for a minimum of 3 years is required
• A clean driving record is required (no more than one moving violation in the past year and no more than 2 moving violations in the past 4 years)
• A drug test and background check will be performed on all new hires

Aptive Environmental:

Aptive Intelligent Pest Control™ is redefining the industry with a smarter, more proactive approach to pest control. By analyzing millions of pest data points across neighborhoods, pest activity, and weather patterns, Aptive tailors treatment plans to help homeowners stay one step ahead. We geek out so our customers don’t freak out. You never thought bugs could be this cool. Our culture is built on accountability, discipline, and high integrity—we work hard and have fun doing it. Aptive has been recognized for both its impact and workplace culture, including Inc. Magazine’s Best in Business and Best of State, Glassdoor’s Top 100 U.S. Workplaces, and Entrepreneur Magazine’s Best Companies in America. And we’re just getting started. To learn more, visit www.aptivepestcontrol.com or follow Aptive on Facebook (@AptivePestControl), Instagram (@Aptive.PestControl), and LinkedIn (@AptiveEnvironmental).

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please inform your recruiter.

Our mission is Every Home Enjoyed™.

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Us:

Aptive Environmental provides award-winning residential pest services to more than 5,000 cities across North America. Co-founded in 2015 by Vess Pearson and David Royce, Aptive launched, becoming an industry-leader in pest control and a globally recognized brand. In 2020, with more than a million customers, Aptive was named by PCT Magazine as the 7th largest pest control company in the nation out of 20,000 competitors. In 2019 Aptive was the youngest company featured on Glassdoor’s Top 100 US workplaces and is currently ranked one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Best Companies in America. Aptive is also a proud member of the EPA’s Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program and has partnered with the United Nations Foundation “United to Beat Malaria” to help stop the spread of Malaria transmitted by mosquitoes. Aptive is committed to protecting the places we love because home matters.