Pest Technician

Jobtailor; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Pest Control Technician to inspect properties, identify pest sources, and craft tailored treatment plans. You will perform treatments, maintain equipment, and drive to service visits while building strong customer relationships.

Training will cover products, services, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliant, effective pest control. The role emphasizes ongoing learning, hands-on field work, and meeting customer needs with courteous service and professional

Qualifications

• Customer-facing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in the area of pest control.
• Comfortable with self-directed working conditions after a training period.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to determine the source of pest activity.
• Select and build a solution of products and services to remedy pest presence.
• Perform pest treatments and install products to create a pest-free environment.
• Operate and maintain service vehicles and equipment.
• Build customer relationships through friendly, helpful, and courteous behavior during service visits.
• Listen to customer needs and offer solutions to pest issues and recommend appropriate services to resolve customer concerns.
• Identify and alert customers of additional service offerings that will provide value to the customer.
• Become knowledgeable in the array of available products and services through provided, paid training.
• Stay current on the latest developments, trends, technology, and regulations in the pest control industry.
• Participate in employer-provided training on new methods, products, and services in the range of pest control solutions.
• Obtain and maintain licenses/certificates required by federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Customer-facing

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Willing to learn

Self-directed work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to determine the source of pest activity
• Select and build a solution of products and services to remedy pest presence
• Perform pest treatments and install products to create a pest-free environment
• Operate and maintain service vehicles and equipment
• Build customer relationships through friendly, helpful, and courteous behavior during service visits
• Listen to customer needs and offer solutions to pest issues and recommend appropriate services to resolve customer concerns
• Identify and alert customers of additional service offerings that will provide value to the customer
• Become knowledgeable in the array of available products and services through provided, paid training
• Stay current on the latest developments, trends, technology, and regulations in the pest control industry
• Participate in employer-provided training on new methods, products, and services in the range of pest control solutions
• Obtain and maintain licenses/certificates required by federal, state, and local regulations

Requirements

• Successfully meet pre-employment background screen
• Possess a valid driver’s license and undergo motor vehicle driving record check
• Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed
• High school diploma or GED
• Customer-facing experience preferred
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Open to learning and becoming knowledgeable in the area of pest control
• Comfortable with self-directed working conditions after a training period

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in pest control solutions, including conducting inspections, performing treatments, and maintaining service equipment. Strong customer relationship skills and a commitment to ongoing training and compliance with industry regulations are essential.