Pest Technician

PALMETTO EXTERMINATORS LLC; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Company provided Basic Life Insurance/

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

9 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation/Sick Leave

Team Member Referral Bonus

Company Owned Vehicle for business use

Job summary

PALMETTO EXTERMINATORS LLC in Murrells Inlet, SC is seeking a Pest Technician to provide pest control for residential and commercial properties. You will identify pest problems, inspect sites, and design control strategies to meet customer needs.

The role requires inspecting, treating, maintaining equipment, following safety rules, communicating with customers and office staff, and adhering to laws governing pesticide application.

Qualifications

• Identify common household pests and WDOs and understand basic treatment methods.
• Knowledge of inspections requirements for WDOs and pest problems in residences/commercials.
• Ability to perform recommended treatments safely and effectively.
• Familiarity with equipment used to execute treatments.
• Reading, writing, and math skills for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Being prompt to scheduled appointments.
• Inspect the property, determine problem, and implement the most effective solution.
• Identify different species of roaches, rodents, ants, and other household pests.
• Operate and maintain spraying equipment, bait gun, power fogger and other equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations governing pesticide application.
• Document/Record all information by filling out inspection forms per company procedures.
• Communicate effectively with customers and office staff.
• Educate the customer to prevent future pest infestations.
• Participate in routine maintenance of company vehicle and equipment.
• Practice workplace safety as outlined in the Safety Manual.

Skills

Pest identification

Pesticide application

Customer communication

Safety compliance

Vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spraying equipment

Bait gun

Power fogger

Inspection tools

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Murrells Inlet, SC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1327

As a Pest Technician you will provide pest control for residential homes and commercial establishments by identifying potential pest problems, conducting inspections, while designing and implementing control strategies to resolve all of a customer's pest control needs.

Or team is committed to providing exceptional pest control services while fostering a work environment that values integrity, excellence, empathy, accountability, and teamwork. We invest in our team members through training and personal development. A Pest Technician is a rewarding career where you can make a real impact and be a part of a supportive, professional team.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Being prompt to scheduled appointments.
• Inspect the property, determine problem, and implement the most effective solution.
• Identify different species ofroaches, rodents,ants,and otherhouseholdpests
• Operateandmaintain sprayingequipment,bait gun,powerfoggerand otherequipment forapplying pesticides
• Maintain knowledgeofapplicablelaws,rulesandregulations governing pesticideapplication.
• Document/Recordall information by filling out allcompany inspection forms, in accordancewith Company procedures.
• Effectively communicatewith customersand office staff.
• Thoroughlyandefficiently gathercustomerinformation, access and fulfill customerneeds,educatethecustomerwhereapplicablein orderto prevent futurepest infestations
• Participatein routine maintenance ofCompany vehicleand equipment.
• Practiceworkplacesafety procedures asoutlined in the Company's Safety Manual.
• Operatecompany vehicleinasafeandeffectivemannerin orderto minimizetherisk ofinjury, property damageorloss oflife.
• Clean vehicles as scheduledand/orrequired.
• Dress Professionally. Maintaincompany uniforms in neatand professional manner. Followcompany dresscode.
• Communicate with Manager immediately if questions arise in the field concerning treatment protocols.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to identify common household pests and WDOs
• Knowledge of proper treatment methods for pests
• Knowledge of inspections requirements for WDOs and pest problems in residences and commercial establishments
• Ability to perform recommended treatments
• Knowledge of residential, commercial, and remodeling construction and building techniques
• Comfortable wearing safety equipment including respirator, goggles, etc.
• Comfortable in small, confined spaces (i.e. crawlspaces)
• Able to safely operate a vehicle
• Reading, legible & accurate writing, and drawing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with all equipment used to execute treatments
• Basic math skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess current Driver License in the state where you work and maintain a driving record consistent with company standards
• High school degree or equivalent experience
• Present a professional appearance including wearing an approved uniform
• Able to work a 40-hour work week
• Drug-free workplace
• Able to pass a pre-employment background check

Benefits:

• 401(k)/matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Company provided Basic Life Insurance/Long Term Disability
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation/Sick Leave
• Team Member Referral Bonus
• Company Owned Vehicle for business use

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required) with at least 3 years of driving experience excluding a permit

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.