Pest Technician

Jobtailor; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Cleveland, Ohio seeks a motivated Pest Control Technician to apply approved pest control products, educate customers, and inspect commercial environments for safety and compliance.

You will build strong client relationships, schedule and confirm appointments, manage inventory, and ensure equipment is well-maintained while adhering to local regulations. A variable schedule may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Available to work Monday-Friday and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to learn and become knowledgeable in all areas of pest control.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills to follow product label mixing instructions.
• Customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply approved pest control products to effectively eliminate pests while following safety standards.
• Educate customers on pest prevention methods and maintaining a pest-free environment.
• Provide advice to reduce the risk of future infestations.
• Build relationships with customers, schedule and confirm appointments, and assist with sales to current customers.
• Ensure pest control equipment is maintained, stocked, and in good working condition.

Skills

Pest Control Application

Customer Education

Quality Pest Inspections

Effective Communication

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pest Control Equipment

Service Vehicle

Job description

Responsibilities

• Apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps, to effectively eliminate pests while adhering to safety standards.
• Educate customers on pest prevention methods and the importance of maintaining a pest-free environment.
• Provide advice on how to reduce the risk of future infestations.
• Build relationships with customers, schedule and confirm their appointments, help with sales to current customers, and expand our product to new customers.
• Ensure that all pest control equipment is properly maintained, stocked, and in good working condition.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations regarding pest control products and safety protocols.
• Drive and safely operate a company provided service vehicle (we provide routine maintenance).
• Effectively communicate with internal team and clients.
• Candidates must be client-focused, self-motivated, possess effective time‑management skills and interact professionally with our clients.
• Perform quality pest inspections and effective treatments for our clients in commercial food, pharmaceutical and related environments.
• Manage inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Support client's food safety management system: protect the food supply and the environment.
• Provide excellent client care & service, problem solving, and listening skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to work variable hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Available to work Monday-Friday and weekends as needed.
• Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in all areas of pest control.
• Solid reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills - You’ll need to be able to follow instructions for mixing on product labels.
• Customer‑facing experience preferred.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in pest control application and customer education while adhering to safety standards and regulations. Possesses strong communication and problem‑solving skills to effectively manage client relationships and ensure high‑quality service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Pest Control Application
• Customer Education
• Quality Pest Inspections
• Effective Communication
• Time Management

Hard Skills

• Pest Control Products
• Chemical Application
• Bait and Trap Usage
• Basic Math Skills
• Inventory Management

Soft Skills

• Client-Focused
• Self-Motivated
• Problem Solving
• Listening Skills
• Professional Interaction

Industry Keywords

• Food Safety Management
• Pest Prevention
• Safety Protocols
• Local Regulations
• Commercial Food Environments

Tools & Technologies

• Pest Control Equipment
• Service Vehicle