Pest Control Service Trainee

Thrasher Pest; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrasher Pest in San Diego, CA is hiring Pest Management Professionals. This is not a desk job; you will work outdoors, independently, and directly with customers to protect health, property, and the environment. We provide thorough training and ongoing education to build a solid career.

No prior pest management experience is required, and you will gain practical skills as you progress. You will inspect properties, explain findings, document work, and apply problem‑solving to evolving challenges

Qualifications

• No prior pest management experience required; training provided.
• Must have clean driving record and be insurable as a driver in California with at least three years of driving experience.
• Must pass a background check that allows licensing by the California Structural Pest Control Board.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Inspect properties and manage pest issues.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to customers.
• 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

Clear communication

Independent work

Cooperative attitude

Integrity

Service mindset

Willingness to learn

Flexible schedule

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

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