Pest Control Technician - Charleston, SC

LOOKOUT PEST CONTROL LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

LOOKOUT PEST CONTROL LLC in Charleston, SC, is seeking a full-time Pest Control Technician to keep homes and businesses pest-free. You will perform treatments, inspections, and create custom plans, delivering top-notch service and helping customers feel confident and cared for.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and English fluency. The role involves both indoor and outdoor work, safety compliance, and ongoing training. Competitive hourly pay offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must read and speak English fluently.
• Must pass post-offer drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Abide by safety policies, handling products, PPE, and safe operation of equipment.
• Operate company vehicle safely and lawfully.
• Obtain and maintain required licenses through testing and continuing education credits.
• Ensure the proper maintenance and operation of equipment and vehicles.
• Collaborate with customers to schedule services and prepare appointments.
• Conduct thorough exterior inspections for pests, signs of activity, and conducive conditions.
• Discuss findings, treatments, and payments with customers as needed.
• Treat and inspect interiors (attics, basements, crawl spaces) as required.
• Record services, pest activity, products used, and graphs per policy.
• Attend training and meetings; perform other duties as required.

Skills

Fluent English

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Full Time Technical 1015-Charleston, Charleston, SC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1526

Salary Range: $18.00 To $22.00 Hourly

A Day in the Life of a Pest Control Technician:

As a Pest Control Technician at Lookout Pest Control, you’ll be the hero keeping homes and businesses pest-free!

Your days will be action-packed with treatments, inspections, solving pest problems, and creating custom plans. You'll deliver top-notch service, answer questions, and make sure every customer feels confident and cared for.

You'll stay sharp by following safety protocols, keeping detailed records, and staying on top of the latest pest control techniques. Whether working solo or with a team, you’ll have a rewarding, hands-on role that makes a real difference for our customers—and fuels our company’s success!

Essential Functions:

• Abide by company safety policies and regulatory requirements including the application, storing, and mixing of product, donning of Personal Protective Equipment, and safe operation of equipment, vehicles, and tools


• Operate company vehicle safely and lawfully


• Obtain and maintain all industry required licenses and registrations through testing and continuing education credits


• Ensure the proper maintenance and operation of equipment and vehicle for cleanliness, preservation, longevity, efficacy, and safety


• Collaborate with customers to schedule or confirm appointments, services, and appropriate preparation for your appointments


• Conduct thorough inspections of the exterior of customer properties and identify pests, signs of pest activity, and conducive conditions


• Engage with customers as necessary to discuss findings, treatment, additional services, and payment


• Treat and inspect the interior of properties as necessary or requested including, attics, basements, voids, and crawl spaces


• Treat targeted areas and pests using appropriate product, equipment, and technique as determined by the pest being targeted, the area the product is being applied to, and the environmental conditions the product is being applied


• Record services, pest activity, products used, and graphs, accurately as prescribed by company policy and regulatory requirements


• Remove cobwebs and spider webs from the exterior of structures being treated


• Collaborate with Sales to generate leads by identifying opportunities for additional services


• Attend required training and meetings as prescribed


• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Must have & maintain a valid driver's license and motor vehicle record that conform to our Safe Driver Policy and insurance requirements


• Must be over the age of 18


• Must be able to read and speak English fluently


• Must pass post-offer drug screening

Work Conditions

• Daily driving between stops


• Indoor/outdoor work in seasonal weather conditions including, heat, cold, and rain


• Required to climb stairs, and access attics, crawl spaces, and other voids,


• Kneeling, bending, stooping, crawling, to inspect and treat


• Uneven terrain around the perimeter of structures, and landscaping


• May carry product filled containers and operate motorized applicators,


• Frequent interactions with customers via mobile device


• Detail oriented


• Exhibits integrity


• Self-driven


• Punctual and accountable


• Can calculate and measure distance, volume, and mix ratio

We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.