Pest Control Technician

Thomas Pest Services; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4- or 5-day work week

Company vehicle

Gas card

Smartphone

Uniforms

Customer review cash

Health insurance contribution

Job summary

Thomas Pest Services seeks a Pest Control Service Technician in the Capital and Upper Hudson Valley regions of New York. The role offers a flexible four- or five-day schedule with full-time or seasonal options and a starting hourly range of $22–$27, plus a tech lead commission.

Technicians will inspect, treat, and prevent pest problems for residential and commercial customers, while earning benefits such as health insurance contributions and training that leads to certification exams and

Qualifications

• No pest management experience needed.
• Pathways to Growth – development plan for technician growth.
• Comprehensive in-field and classroom training with certification support.
• We pay for certification exams and annual renewals.
• On-going training to stay current with industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with relationship-based pest management to resolve issues.
• Operate company vehicles safely and maintain equipment and tools.
• Maintain accurate service records on a company-issued mobile device.
• Mix, apply and treat with pesticides in compliance with state regulations and policies.
• Arrive on time for each scheduled stop and complete services within allotted time.
• Inspect properties to identify pest activity and develop treatment plans.
• Identify entry points and advise customers on exclusion methods.

Skills

Inspection skills

Communication

Tech skills

Independent work

Tools

Pesticide application equipment

Mobile device

Company vehicle

Job description

Pest Control Service Technician -

Regular Full-Time & Seasonal Full-Time

Flexible Scheduling – 4 Day Work Week! $45,000 - $65,000 annually

At Thomas Pest Services, we take pride in being one of the fastest-growing, family-owned, and operated pest management companies in the Capital and Upper Hudson Valley Regions. Our success is driven by individuals who embody our core values. We believe the key to our business thriving is ensuring our team members’ personal growth and success. We foster a culture of passionate and empathetic leadership, relationship-building, and providing clear career paths for growth and internal promotions. When you join Thomas Pest Services, you receive everything you need to be successful, competent, and confident.

Who We Need

Our business and team are growing. We are hiring regular full-time and seasonal full-time Pest Control Technicians who can learn quickly, digest technical information, and thrive working independently while receiving support from their supervisor and colleagues. Each year, after the seasonal work is completed (April through October) many of our seasonal full-time employees are asked to stay on as regular full-time employees. Our seasonal full-time employees have the same benefits as regular full-time employees.

Pest Control Service Technicians deliver on our core focus of relationship-based pest management. By partnering with our residential and commercial customers, technicians will use their inspection skills to solve, treat, and prevent pest problems. Effective communication and strong technology skills are essential for interacting with customers and colleagues.

What You Get!

Compensation for Pest Control Service Technician:

• $22 - $27 per hour depending on experience level
• Tech lead commission

Benefits for Pest Control Service Technician:

• Simple IRA (3% match after one year of employment)
• $400.00 towards health insurance, including dental and vision.
• $250.00 towards self-improvement

Perks for Pest Control Service Technician:

• Option of a 4 or 5 day work week
• Company vehicle and gas card
• Smart Phone
• Company Paid Uniforms
• Customer Review Cash

Time Off:

• Paid time off starts accruing on day 1 of employment
• Paid Holidays

Job Duties:

• Service customers demonstrating relationship based pest management to resolve and prevent customer pest concerns and issues.
• Operate company vehicles safely and maintain equipment and tools in good working condition.
• Maintain accurate records of services performed, chemicals used, and observations made during inspections on a company issued mobile device.
• Mix, apply and treat with pesticides in compliance with state regulations and company policies.
• Arrive promptly at your first scheduled stop and complete all services within the time allotted.
• Inspect customer properties to identify pest activity and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Identify potential pest entry points and advise customers on exclusion methods.

Training:

• No pest management experience needed
• Pathways to Growth – our development plan for technician growth
• Comprehensive in-field and classroom training programs designed to get you certified, knowledgeable, confident and prepared to hit the ground running
• We pay for certification exams and annual renewals
• On-going training to keep you sharp and ahead of the game on industry trends and changes

Requirements to become a Pest Control Service Technician

• 18 years or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work full-time with the potential for overtime during May - September

Physical Demands of Pest Control Technicians

While performing job responsibilities, technicians will frequently engage in activities such as lifting, walking, and crawling. Individuals should be capable of reaching with hands and arms, climbing on ladders, kneeling, and crawling. Applicants must possess the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and be comfortable getting on roofs as required. Technicians should anticipate working in various climates. We provide proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and thorough training to ensure a safe working environment.

Thomas Pest Services is an EOE and drug-free workplace.