Pest Control Technician

In Touch Pest Control; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

In Touch Pest Control is seeking a field pest-control technician to inspect properties, identify pests, and apply targeted treatments in residential and commercial settings across South Florida. You will explain findings and prevention steps in plain language while following all product labels, safety rules, and supervisor guidance.

The role requires a valid Florida pest-control credential or equivalent, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to manage on-site safety

Qualifications

• Tell us whether you hold a current Florida FDACS pest-control employee ID card, a certified-operator certificate, an out-of-state credential, or a previous credential.
• Include relevant categories, endorsements, and expiration information if known.
• Required identification, training, and authorizations will be verified for the work assigned.

Responsibilities

• Inspect assigned properties for pest activity, entry points, harborage, moisture, and conditions that support pests.
• Explain observations and prevention steps in plain language to clients.
• Treat responsibly by following product labels, safety procedures, and supervisor directions.
• Use integrated pest management: inspection, sanitation recommendations, exclusion, targeted treatments, and follow-up monitoring.
• Protect occupants, pets, food-contact areas, and belongings; communicate access and re-entry instructions clearly.
• Keep complete records of findings, treatment locations, products used, photos, customer concerns, and follow-up needs.
• Manage your assigned route, coordinate delays, and keep service equipment and the work vehicle orderly and secure.
• Escalate safety concerns, property damage, unusual pest activity, and work outside authority promptly.

Skills

Valid driver's license

PPE handling

Problem solving

Professional communication

Digital service skills

Field readiness

Education

Florida FDACS pest-control credential or equivalent

Job description

Your day-to-day

• Inspect carefully Inspect assigned properties for pest activity, entry points, harborage, moisture, and conditions that support pests.
• Explain what you find Identify common pests and explain observations and prevention steps in plain language.
• Treat responsibly Perform assigned treatments and monitoring only within your training and authorization, following product labels, safety procedures, and supervisor direction.
• Prevent recurring problems Use integrated pest management: inspection, sanitation recommendations, exclusion, targeted treatments, and follow-up monitoring.
• Protect people and property Protect occupants, pets, food-contact areas, and belongings. Confirm access arrangements and communicate preparation and re-entry instructions accurately.
• Keep complete records Document findings, treatment locations, products used, photos, customer concerns, and follow-up needs in the service system.
• Manage the service day Manage your assigned route, communicate delays, and keep service equipment and the work vehicle orderly and secure.
• Escalate concerns Report safety concerns, property damage, unusual pest activity, and work outside your authorization promptly.

What you bring

• Valid driver’s license A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the company’s driving requirements for travel between customer properties.
• Safe handling and PPE Careful reading and use of product labels, safety data, application instructions, measurements, and required personal protective equipment.
• Practical problem-solving Observation, problem-solving, attention to detail, and the judgment to ask for guidance when a situation is unfamiliar.
• Professional and dependable Professional customer communication, dependable attendance, time management, and respect for customer privacy and property.
• Digital service skills Comfort using a smartphone or tablet for schedules, service notes, photos, and team communication.
• Field readiness Ability to carry out the role’s essential field duties, with or without reasonable accommodation: travel to properties, work indoors and outdoors in South Florida conditions, inspect service areas, and handle assigned equipment safely.

Credentials & experience

Tell us whether you hold a current Florida FDACS pest-control employee ID card, a certified-operator certificate, an out-of-state credential, or a previous credential. Include relevant categories, endorsements, and expiration information if known. Required identification, training, and authorizations will be verified for the work assigned.

Experience with residential or commercial pest control, pest identification, baiting and monitoring, rodent prevention or exclusion, and accurate treatment records is valuable. Termite/WDO or other specialty experience should be identified separately with the applicable credentials. If you are new to pest control, describe your transferable skills; readiness and any training needs will be reviewed before field assignment.

Trust & hiring checks

Because this role involves entering customer properties and driving between appointments, the hiring process includes credential verification, a driving-record review, and job-related background screening at the appropriate stage. Any required third-party screening disclosure and authorization will be handled separately. Completing this application does not authorize a background check.

We expect honest service records, secure handling of keys and access codes, respectful conduct inside customer homes, and prompt reporting of concerns.

Pay, schedule, and the specific service assignment will be confirmed before hiring. Share your current credentials, experience, availability, and examples of safe customer service in the application.