Pest Control Technician

PestCo; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Uniform provided

Bonuses for new business

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

PestCo is seeking a Commercial Pest Control Technician to service Richmond, VA and surrounding areas. You will protect customers’ facilities by performing inspections, implementing effective pest control plans, and maintaining compliant records.

This role offers a competitive hourly wage, a company vehicle to take home, and strong benefits. We value reliability, professional appearance, safety, and the ability to work early shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to work early hours and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimates for one-time treatments and ongoing maintenance.
• Complete scheduled customer appointments on time per policies.
• Act as subject matter expert for pest solutions personal to each customer.
• Apply pesticides safely per label instructions and schedule.
• Respond to inquiries via email, text, or phone.
• Assist with generating new sales leads and sign up new customers.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Valid driver's license

Bilingual a plus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sign-On Bonus

$1,500 (Pest Control Certified Applicant status required to qualify for bonus). Must have a minimum of 2 years commercial pest control experience.

Work. Grow. Build. Life.

Pest Control Technician (Commercial) – Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Presto Pest Control is a leader in the mid-Atlantic region. We provide the ultimate in commercial pest protection to our customers (restaurants, hotels, retail, property management, and health care). We are excited to be growing! Pay is commensurate with experience. We offer excellent pay, training, a company vehicle you take home, uniforms, and fantastic benefits. We also reward our employees with generous bonuses for bringing in new customers.

YOU MUST COMPLETE A SHORT PESTCO ASSESSMENT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS OPEN POSITION.

Assessment Link: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/BPXH/PrestoPestControlTechnician_Oct2025_22619

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Richmond, VA and surrounding areas

Compensation: $22.00-$25.00/hour

Shift: 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday. Your shift could start very early (before 5:00 AM). We do not schedule nights or weekends, but occasionally urgent customer requests require some flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Recommend and provide estimates for one-time treatments and continual maintenance to new and existing customers.
• Complete all scheduled customer appointments on time in accordance with all applicable Company policies and local rules and regulations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for customers by implementing the most efficient and overall best pest solution for each customer's individual needs.
• Use all safety equipment as instructed.
• Maintain professional appearance and equipment in working order including but not limited to vehicle, uniform, application equipment, PPE, paperwork, and literature.
• Devote your full attention and time, during working hours, to the performance of your duties and responsibilities as directed by your supervisor and the Company.
• Perform pest control inspections and services for commercial customers on a defined route. Complete all stops or reschedule within a specified time frame.
• Apply pesticides according to schedule, safety procedures and label instructions.
• Respond to customer inquiries quickly and thoroughly via email, text, phone call.
• Assist with generating new sales leads. Visit potential new customers and sign them up for service. We pay a generous bonus for bringing in new business.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong Communication skills effectively through verbal, written and in person.
• Strong customer service and in-person presentation skills.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs and be able to kneel and bend as necessary for a job.
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• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Self-motivated and results driven.
• Valid Driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Have a minimum of 2 years commercial pest control experience.
• Don’t mind very early hours (start early, finish early).
• Have a consistent work history & track record of dependability.
• Thrive on building relationships and providing excellent service.
• Bilingual skills a plus.
• Basic computer literacy required (smart phone, email, basic Excel).

Why Join the PestCo Team?

Comprehensive Benefit Plans

• Use of company-vehicle will be granted upon route assignment
• Company-provided cellphone/devices or reimbursement
• Company Provided Uniform
• Red Wing and Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Overtime, Commissions, and Bonuses (for applicable roles)
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, & Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• 401K – Employer Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - Automatic Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse & Child)
• Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Options (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage)
• Employee Assistance Program
• PestCo Discounts Program (Included Child Care, Event Tickets, and thousands of Discounts!)
• Educational Resources and Training provided on-the-job.

Medical Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

Professional Development Opportunities

• Paid training / Hands-On Training
• Opportunities to expand licenses and extensive training modules.
• Internal Opportunities for growth with 13 Business Units Across the United States.

To learn more about PestCo Holdings LLC please visit pestcoholdings.com.

PestCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.