Pest Technician

Jobtailor; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a pest control technician in Georgia to perform residential pest management, inspect properties, and apply pesticides. You will educate customers on prevention, schedule visits, and assist with sales while maintaining equipment and complying with safety standards.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, the ability to work a flexible schedule, and strong communication skills for client interactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related experience or training acceptable.
• Clean safety practices and ability to follow product-label instructions.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
• Strong communication and customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform pest management services for residential customers.
• Inspect properties for infestations, damage, and entry points.
• Apply approved pest control products including chemicals, baits, and traps.
• Educate customers on prevention and maintaining pest-free environments.
• Schedule and confirm appointments; assist with sales to customers.
• Maintain and inspect equipment; comply with safety regulations.
• Drive and operate a company-provided service vehicle.
• Communicate solutions clearly to clients and colleagues.

Skills

Pest Inspection

Pest Identification

Chemical Application

Bait and Trap Setup

Basic Math Skills

Verbal Communication

Customer-Facing Experience

Willingness to Learn

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pest Control Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment

Service Vehicle

Job description

• Perform industry-leading pest management services for residential customers


• Inspect client properties for pest infestations, damage, and entry points


• Determine the type of pest infestation


• Apply approved pest control products, including chemicals, baits, and traps


• Educate customers on pest prevention and maintaining pest-free environments


• Advise customers on reducing future infestation risks


• Build customer relationships


• Schedule and confirm customer appointments


• Assist with sales to current customers and expand products to new customers


• Maintain, stock, and ensure the proper working condition of pest control equipment


• Comply with local, state, and federal pest control and safety regulations


• Drive and safely operate a company-provided service vehicle


• Communicate with clients about pest control solutions

Requirements

• Clean-shaven face required for respirator safety


• High school diploma or GED; related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Valid driver's license from state of residence


• Licenses/certificates as required by federal, state, and/or local regulations; covered by the employer


• Availability 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 sufficient to follow product-label mixing instructions


• Customer-facing experience preferred


• Ability to work in tight, confined spaces


• Ability to work around animals, insects, termites, mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights, scaffolding, fumes, dust, and chemicals


• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in the local climate


• Ability to regularly sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and poles


• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including an OSHA-compliant respirator


• Ability to safely operate a company-provided service vehicle

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in pest management services, including inspection, application of pest control products, and customer education. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to build customer relationships while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Pest Management Services


• Pest Control Products Application


• Customer Relationship Building


• Compliance with Safety Regulations


• Valid Driver's License

Hard Skills

• Pest Inspection


• Pest Identification


• Chemical Application


• Bait and Trap Setup


• Basic Math Skills

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication


• Customer-Facing Experience


• Willingness to Learn

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licenses/Certificates as Required

Industry Keywords

• Pest Control


• Infestation Prevention


• Safety Regulations


• Residential Services

Tools & Technologies

• Pest Control Equipment


• Personal Protective Equipment


• Service Vehicle