Pest Technician

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Massachusetts is seeking a pest control technician to inspect client properties, identify signs of infestation, and apply approved products while adhering to safety standards.

You will educate customers on prevention, advise on reducing future issues, build relationships, schedule visits, and contribute to sales by expanding our product line. You will also maintain equipment and comply with regulations, while driving a company vehicle as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to learn pest control practices.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect client properties for signs of pests, damage, and entry points.
• Apply pest control products safely and in accordance with safety standards.
• Educate customers on prevention methods and maintaining a pest-free environment.
• Advise on reducing future infestations and risks.
• Build relationships, schedule/confirm appointments, and support sales to expand products.
• Maintain and stock pest control equipment and ensure it is in good working order.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal regulations and safety protocols.
• Drive and operate a company vehicle as needed.

Skills

Pest control knowledge

Customer service

Safety compliance

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of client properties to identify signs of pest infestations, damage, and entry points
• 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)

Requirements

• Clean shaven face- for safety reasons (rebreathers have to be able to seal your face)
• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence. Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations (covered by us)
• 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 techniques, including the application of pest control products and adherence to safety standards. Strong customer service skills are essential for educating clients and building lasting relationships.