Licensed Pest Control Technician

Aptive Environmental; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Health, Dental, and Vision plans

401K with employer match up to 4%

Paid holidays and paid time off

Paid training

Annual incentive trip

Job summary

Aptive Intelligent Pest Control™ is redefining the industry with a smarter, more proactive approach to pest control. This full-time Pest Control Technician role is on the road around Houston, TX, reporting to the Sugar Land, TX office weekly.

Responsibilities include running daily routes, maintaining equipment, applying pesticides per laws, and serving as the expert for customers’ pest solutions. Benefits include company vehicle, paid training, and comprehensive health plans.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Run a daily route resolving customer pest concerns and issues.
• Maintain truck and equipment in proper working order.
• Keep accurate records of treatments provided.
• Mix, apply, and work with pesticides following state and federal laws.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for customers with the most efficient pest solution for individual needs.
• Maintain and service all route customers according to company standards.
• Advise customers of potential problems and keep management informed of issues on routes.
• Maintain proper inventory of pesticides in use.
• Carry a 50 lb product backpack and work on a route assigned in the local area.
• Schedule includes every other Saturday.

Skills

Pesticide license

Valid driver’s license

Clean driving record

Background check

Job description

Location Zip Code:

77099

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 Houston, TX. This position will report to our office in Sugar Land, TX 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.

• $17.50 - $19.50 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

What We Offer

• 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.