Licensed Pest Control Technician

johnknoxvillage; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Paid Meals

Scholarship program up to $15,000 per…

Job summary

John Knox Village in Florida seeks an experienced Pest Control Technician to inspect, identify, and address pest-related concerns across a senior living community. You will apply IPM practices and work with Maintenance, Housekeeping, Dining Services, Healthcare, and leadership to keep residents safe and comfortable.

The role requires hands-on pest management, strong customer service, organization, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in pest management in residential or healthcare settings.
• Familiarity with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential apartments, healthcare areas, and common spaces for signs of pest activity.
• Identify and address infestations using approved pest management methods within licensing requirements.
• Apply IPM focused on prevention, monitoring, sanitation, exclusion, and targeted treatment.
• Conduct follow-up inspections to evaluate treatment effectiveness and prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate schedules, inspections, and treatments with vendors and internal teams.

Skills

Pest control

IPM knowledge

Customer service

Attention to detail

Coordination

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Pest Control Technician to support a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment throughout our senior living community. This position is responsible for inspecting, identifying, monitoring, and addressing pest-related concerns while serving as an in-house resource for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) activities.

The ideal candidate combines hands‑on pest management experience with strong customer service, organization, and attention to detail. This role works collaboratively with Maintenance, Housekeeping, Dining Services, Healthcare, Infection Prevention, leadership, and outside vendors to support effective pest prevention and control throughout the community.

What You’ll Do

Pest Management & Prevention

• Conduct routine inspections of residential apartments, healthcare areas, common spaces, dining venues, storage facilities, mechanical spaces, exterior grounds, and other areas for signs of pest activity.
• Identify and address minor infestations involving insects, rodents, birds, and other pests using approved pest management methods within the scope of applicable licensing requirements.
• Apply Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices focused on prevention, monitoring, sanitation, exclusion, and targeted treatment.
• Conduct follow‑up inspections to evaluate treatment effectiveness and help prevent recurring pest activity.
• Monitor pest‑related trends and work with outside vendors and internal teams to develop proactive prevention strategies.
• Recommend structural repairs, sanitation improvements, exclusion measures, and other actions that may help prevent infestations.
• Monitor exterior grounds, landscaping, waste areas, and drainage conditions that may contribute to pest activity.

Program & Vendor Coordination

• Serve as a campus resource for pest management activities.
• Coordinate daily pest control schedules, work assignments, inspections, contractor activities, and treatments.
• Support consistent implementation of the organization’s Integrated Pest Management program.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to management regarding pest prevention and control.
• Conduct quality control and assurance inspections and communicate findings and recommended actions to management.
• Coordinate and oversee contracted pest control vendors and specialized service providers.
• Monitor vendor performance to help ensure contracted services meet organizational standards.
• Maintain and track inventory and assist with the procurement of pest control supplies and equipment.
• Assist management with pest control budget planning and anticipated expenditures.
• Recommend process improvements, best practices, and standard operating procedures to strengthen pest prevention efforts.

Resident & Customer Service

• Respond promptly and professionally to pest-related concerns and service requests from residents and employees.
• Educate residents and employees on pest prevention practices and sanitation recommendations.
• Clearly communicate treatment schedules, safety precautions, and post‑treatment instructions.
• Build positive relationships with residents while demonstrating professionalism, discretion, and sensitivity to the needs of older adults.

Benefits

If you are ready to be the change and contribute to a safe and supportive atmosphere, this role is the ideal next step for you. You can enjoy great benefits such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Meals
• Scholarship program up to $15,000 per qualified employee
• Free like‑new appliances available to employees
• Great work environment
• Amazing sense of community

Take the leap into an exciting career where your contributions matter.

Additional Requirements

This position is subject to Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida law. More information can be found on the AHCA Background Screening webpage: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

John Knox Village is a Drug‑Free and Tobacco‑Free Workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).