Pest Control Service Trainee

Thrasher Pest Control; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrasher Pest Control in San Diego is seeking a Pest Management Professional (We Train). This hands-on role offers a long-term career path in outdoor pest management, delivering practical solutions directly to customers and protecting health, property, and the environment.

No prior pest management experience is required; we provide comprehensive training, ongoing education, and support to help you grow a respected career in this field.

Qualifications

• Dependability and follow-through.
• Attention to detail and pride in accurate work.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and manage time.
• Cooperative, professional attitude with customers and coworkers.
• Integrity and ethical judgment.
• Service mindset and concern for others.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Flexibility with daily schedules and changing conditions.
• Logical problem-solving skills.
• Composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to inspect properties and manage pest issues.
• Communicate clearly with customers, explaining findings and recommendations.
• Document work performed and materials used.
• Apply training and critical thinking to solve new and evolving challenges.
• Represent the company professionally with customers and teammates.

Skills

Dependability

Attention to detail

Communication

Independence

Team cooperation

Integrity

Service mindset

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Problem solving

Composure under pressure

Job description

Description

Pest Management Professional (We Train)

We’re ready to train a few good people for a long-term career in professional pest management.

This is not a desk job and not a short-term gig. It’s hands-on, independent work that matters. Our Pest Control Department is looking for people who take pride in a job done right, enjoy working outdoors, and want to genuinely help others.

As a Pest Management Professional, you play an important role in protecting health, property, and the environment. You’ll work directly with customers, solve real-world problems, and continually build technical knowledge you can be proud of. We value service, quality, education, and transparency—and we’re looking for people who do too.

What You’ll Do

• Work independently to inspect properties and manage pest issues
• Communicate clearly with customers, explaining findings and recommendations
• Document work performed and materials used
• Apply training and critical thinking to solve new and evolving challenges
• Represent the company professionally with customers and teammates

What We’re Looking For

• The most successful people in this role tend to share the following qualities:
• Dependability and follow-through
• Attention to detail and pride in accurate work
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and manage time
• Cooperative, professional attitude with customers and coworkers
• Integrity and ethical judgment
• Service mindset and concern for others
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Flexibility with daily schedules and changing conditions
• Logical problem-solving skills
• Composure under pressure

Training & Growth

No prior pest management experience is required. We provide training, ongoing education, and support to help you build a solid, respected career in this field.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions, perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods, and safely operate tools and equipment.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Must be insurable as a driver in the State of California, including a clean driving record and a minimum of three years of driving experience
• Must pass a background check that does not reveal issues preventing licensing by the California Structural Pest Control Board
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

E-Verify Notice

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